How I Failed in Business

Season 2 | Episode 44 | The One With the Thirst TrapThis 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/typzxfzhzw8wNew 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 🎙️

Season 2 | Episode 43 | The One With the Supermarket Slander This week on How I Failed in Business, things get competitive … again.Meg and Rob take part in a Mystery Mishaps rematch.The stakes are high, the confidence is questionable, and it quickly becomes clear that our department store knowledge could do with a serious polish.There’s guessing, debating, and a strong commitment from both sides to win.From there, we shift into a very mature conversation about feedback in the workplace — how to deliver it without causing offence, how to receive it without spiralling, and how to cope when the feedback you get isn’t exactly what you wanted to hear.Because whether you’re giving it or getting it, feedback is rarely easy, especially when Megan and Rob are involvedIn this episode, expect:The Mystery Mishaps rematch ⚔️Competitive chaos & questionable general knowledgeA humbling moment for everyone involved 😅The art of delivering feedback without starting a warCoping with criticism (even when it stings)If you like your business podcasts honest, funny, and occasionally humbling — 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/typzxfzhzw8wNew episodes of How I Failed in Business every Tuesday — real stories, real mistakes, and competitive rematches nobody asked for.Produced by Paragon Creative Studios 🎙️

Season 2 | Episode 42 | The One With Poor Work EthicThis week on How I Failed in Business, things get educational, confrontational, and mildly disciplinary.We kick things off with an introduction to the world of hopecore, the highly motivational internet trend that’s become Megan's whole personality. From there, the conversation turns to leadership, what good leadership actually looks like, the responsibility that comes with it, and why setting the tone for a team matters more than most people realise.Which is where Rob comes under fire.After a series of mean jokes made at Megan and Molly’s expense, Rob is officially called out. What follows is less of a discussion and more of a very public telling off, with varying levels of remorse involved.We also dive into the topic of toxic clients — the red flags that appear early on, the warning signs you shouldn’t ignore, and the difficult decisions that come with choosing who you do (and don’t) want to work with.In this episode, expect:A whole lot of hopecore ✨The signs of good vs bad leadershipRob’s telling off 😅A brand new segmentToxic client stories & professional red flags 🚩If you enjoy watching a young, strong female berate a egotistical middle ages white man live on a podcast, then How I Failed In Business is definitely for you!New episodes out every Tuesday — real stories, real mistakes, and accountability that probably should’ve happened off-mic. 🎙️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/typzxfzhzw8wProduced by Paragon Creative Studios

Season 2 | Episode 41 | The One Where Rob Walks OutThis week on How I Failed in Business, things almost get out-of-hand ... thank god we had a mediator in the room 😅We’re joined by Katy Harris, founder of Mediation Matters Midlands and The London Mediation Company, and co-host of Bridging the Gap Conference 2026.Katy spends her days helping people navigate conflict, difficult conversations, and situations where emotions run high — skills that, as it turns out, become very useful during this episode.We talk about what it’s really like to be a professional mediator — the challenges of the role, the human side of conflict resolution, and the delicate balance of helping people find common ground when tensions are already high.Then things escalate.When a disagreement between Megan and Rob starts to spiral, Katy suddenly finds herself mediating live on the podcast. What begins as a discussion quickly turns into a real-time demonstration of exactly why mediation exists… and why it might be needed more often than people realise.From there, we shift gears to talk about Bridging the Gap Conference, which Katy will be hosting in just over a week. The event brings together professionals across the family law sector to explore how a more joined-up, collaborative approach can help families experiencing conflict — with a particular focus on improving outcomes for the children involved.In this episode, expect:What it’s really like to work as a mediatorThe emotional and practical challenges of conflict resolutionKaty mediating a real disagreement live on the podcast 😅Rob’s dramatic exit 🚪The mission behind Bridging the Gap Conference 2026Why collaboration across the family law sector mattersIf you deal with family conflicts in anyway, Bridging the Gap is definitely for you! Find out more https://www.bridgingthegap2026.co.uk/ - act quickly, final tickets remaining! Or get in touch with Katy directly https://www.linkedin.com/in/katyharrismediator/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/typzxfzhzw8wIf you like your business podcasts honest, unpredictable, and occasionally in need of professional mediation — this one’s for you.New episodes of How I Failed in Business every Tuesday — real stories, real mistakes, and the occasional walk-out. Produced by Paragon Creative Studios 🎙️

Season 2 | Episode 40 | The One With Too Much PositivityThis week on How I Failed in Business, things get unexpectedly deep and unapologetically positive.But first, we start with Megan sharing her near-death experiences — a collection of moments that definitely shortened her life expectancy and forced some perspective shifts.Then we’re joined by Hollie Thompson, founder of Scent 3, to dive into the world of scent marketing — why it’s massively underrated, wildly powerful, and the secret weapon most brands are completely sleeping on.Hollie shares her journey into entrepreneurship, navigating imposter syndrome, managing complicated family dynamics, and the mindset shift that helped her to start backing herself. It’s honest, emotional, and refreshingly real.We also talk about the power of manifestation and visualisation and why mindset actually matters more than most people want to admit, and whether there’s such a thing as too much positivity — or if we all just need a bit more of it.In this episode, expect:Megan’s near-death storytelling era 😅The psychology of scent marketing 👃Hollie’s unique journey Imposter syndrome, family pressure & self-beliefManifestation, visualisation & mindset shifts ✨Wayyyy too much positivity (apparently)If you like your business podcasts honest, emotional, funny, and unexpectedly uplifting — this one’s for you.Stay in touch with Hollie LinkedIn : Hollie ThompsonScent 3 web : https://www.scent3.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 New episodes of How I Failed in Business every Tuesday — real stories and real mistakes we didn’t see coming.Produced by Paragon Creative Studios 🎙️

Season 2 | Episode 39 | The One Where Everyone Is StressedThis week on How I Failed in Business, everything is slightly unhinged, because everyone is stressed.We kick things off talking about the Year of the Horse, why it’s apparently cursed for Megan and Molly, and how sometimes the universe really does feel like it’s personally beefing with you.Then we dive into the absolute chaos of double (or triple) booking yourself, Rob’s voice-over gig, and why analogies aren’t always helpful — especially when you’re already overwhelmed, overstimulated, and one mild inconvenience away from losing the plot.In this episode, expect:Stress spirals 🌀 Calendar chaos & chronic overbookingCringe voice-overs cringe 😬 A story about a butterfly and over-grown beetle 🦋🪲 Why some metaphors should stay in your head...If you like your business podcasts honest, funny, relatable, and mildly 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/typzxfzhzw8wNew episodes of How I Failed in Business every Tuesday — real stories, real mistakes, and stress levels that should probably be medically monitored.Produced by Paragon Creative Studios

Season 2 | Episode 38 | The One With the Head of Nerdy ShitThis week on How I Failed in Business, we’re joined by one of our very own, Owen MacKinnon, aka Head of Nerdy Shit at Paragon Sales Solutions.We unpack Owen’s career journey from recruitment into sales, the lessons learned along the way, and how finding the right job can completely change your trajectory. It’s a conversation about growth, confidence and figuring out what you’re really good at.We also dive into the importance of content creation and team participation, why everyone should be involved (yes, Owen), and how showing up online as a business is all about aura. And then… Megan files a formal grievance against Owen.What starts as a professional conversation quickly descends into chaos, questionable workplace behaviour, and an HR nightmare that absolutely does not exist (probably).In this episode, expect:A career journey from recruitment into salesFinding your lane and backing yourselfWhy content creation should be a team sport 🎥Upholding personal imageA completely unnecessary internal grievance 😅If you like your business podcasts honest, funny, and slightly unhinged — this one’s for you.Stay in-touch with Owen New episodes of How I Failed in Business every Tuesday — real stories, real mistakes, and internal disputes that should probably stay internal.Xero Link – Get Discounted Access: https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/typzxfzhzw8w Produced by Paragon Creative Studios 🎙️

Season 2 | Episode 37 | The One With the Skateboarding IncidentThis week on How I Failed in Business, things get creative, candid, and physically dangerous (for Shaun).We’re joined by Shaun Cole, and we get straight into the reality of running a creative agency — the wins, the mess, the constant learning curve, and the moment you realise being the boss absolutely does not mean you’ve got it all figured out. We talk starting a business from scratch, making it up as you go along, and why no one ever really “finishes” learning in business.Then… the skate park incident.An injury. A bad decision. A humbling moment that proves gravity is undefeated and entrepreneurs are not indestructible. We unpack what happened, what went wrong, and how sometimes your biggest lessons come from completely outside the boardroom.In this episode, expect:What it’s actually like running a creative agency 🎨Starting a business when you don’t have all the answersLearning on the job (even as the owner)Shaun’s infamous skate park accident 🛹Client red flags you should never ignore 🚩If you like your business podcasts real, reflective, funny, and lightly chaotic — this one’s for you.Find out more about Shaun Shaun LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-cole-72268b1b/Born Agency web : https://bornagency.co.uk/portfolio/Born Agency Insta : https://www.instagram.com/bornagencyishere/Beer with Born Podcast : https://www.youtube.com/@borncreativeagencyNew episodes of How I Failed in Business every Tuesday — real stories, real mistakes, and lessons learned after the damage is already done.Xero Link – Get Discounted Access:https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/typzxfzhzw8wProduced by Paragon Creative Studios 🎙️

Season 2 | Episode 36 | The One With Megan’s Bad DreamsThis week on How I Failed in Business, things get psychological, painfully honest, and slightly unhinged (mostly for Megan).\We kick things off with a look into video marketing - why it’s everywhere, why it works, and how even marketers themselves can still fall for the very tactics they help create. Proof that no one is immune to good storytelling and a well-placed hook.Then things take a turn straight into Megan’s subconscious. We unpack borderline-concerning dreams Megan’s been having - the kind that feel real, linger all day, and make you question whether your brain is actively working against you. There’s analysis, speculation, and absolutely no professional dream interpreter in sight.From there, we get brutally honest about lying in interviews and on CVs — the small exaggerations, the big fabrications, and all the ways it can (and does) go spectacularly wrong. It’s a conversation about credibility, and what happens when the version of you on paper doesn’t quite match the one in the room.In this episode, expect:Video marketing tactics that even marketers fall for 🎥Megan’s unsettling dream multiverse 💤The slippery slope of “just stretching the truth” on CVsInterview lies, red flags, and career-ending momentsQuestioning your own sanity 😅If you like your business podcasts honest, funny, slightly uncomfortable, and unexpectedly self-reflective — this one’s for you.New episodes of How I Failed in Business every Tuesday — real stories, real mistakes, and intrusive thoughts getting far too much airtime.Xero Link – Get Discounted Access:https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/typzxfzhzw8wProduced by Paragon Creative Studios 🎙️