Season 2 | Episode 47 | The One With the Furry Confusion

This week on How I Failed in Business, slightly inappropriate and very educational… whether we wanted them to be or not.

We kick things off with a nostalgic trip back to the Covid years — from Zoom quizzes and bizarre lockdown rules, to the business decisions people made during that strange time (some better than others).

Rob reflects on working through the chaos while others were allegedly living their best furlough lives, and Megan shares how she managed to redeem herself after a recent travel booking disaster with a suspiciously cheap flight to Venice.

From there, we get an update on Rob’s new side hustle as a reseller — including tiny profits, unexpected customer complaints, and a woman named Janet who had very strong feelings about missing straps. It’s a masterclass in customer service, patience, and questioning your life choices.

We also share some exciting behind-the-scenes updates about the podcast — including plans for Season Three, a brand-new set, fresh games, and bigger ambitions as the show continues to grow.

And of course, we dive into Grievance Gurus, where this week’s stories take a very unexpected turn. From accidental waxing mishaps, to a client who started purring during and introduced the team to the concept of a “furry lifestyle,” it’s safe to say this segment escalates quickly.

In this episode, expect:

• Throwbacks & questionable business decisions
• Rob’s reseller adventures (and customer complaints from Janet)
• Bargain flights, travel wins & redemption arcs ✈️
• Big updates about Season Three of the podcast
• Waxing disasters & salon horror stories
• A very unexpected introduction to the world of “furries” 😅

If you like your business podcasts honest, funny, and occasionally completely unhinged — this one’s for you.

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Season 2 | Episode 46 | The One With The Talent Show Stars

This week on How I Failed in Business, things get emotional, inspiring, and unexpectedly theatrical.

We’re joined by Laura and Kon-ick, co-creators of the We Are Together App, who share the deeply personal story behind why they decided to build something to support others going through one of life’s most difficult experiences.

After navigating an IVF journey and finally receiving the news they had been hoping for, they were devastated to suffer a miscarriage. In the midst of grief, they realised there simply wasn’t enough accessible support for couples facing the same thing — so they decided to create it themselves.

We talk about the reality of their journey, the motivation behind developing the app, and how We Are Together is designed to provide connection, understanding, and practical support for people who often feel incredibly alone during that time.

But because this is How I Failed in Business, things don’t stay serious for too long.

We also discover that Laura and Konick are a couple of many talents — from stormtrooper gigs and unexpected performances, to fainting mid-song on stage, and Megan revisiting the trauma of her Britain’s Got Talent audition. It’s a mix of resilience, creativity, and stories that prove life rarely goes to plan.

In this episode, expect:

• Turning personal heartbreak into a meaningful business idea
• Honest conversations about IVF, miscarriage, and support
• The journey of building something to help others 🤍
• Stormtrooper appearances & unexpected side hustles 🤖
• Fainting on stage and surviving the embarrassment
• Megan’s unforgettable BGT audition moment 🎤

If you like your business podcasts honest, emotional, and occasionally ridiculous — this one’s for you.

Keep up with Laura and Kon-ick

We Are Together App

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Season 2 | Episode 46 | The One With Self-belief

This week on How I Failed in Business...

We kick things off with a very important Easter discussion, which naturally gets on to the topic of love eggs (and if you don't know what they are, please don't google them)

We then introduce our guest Joe Reeves, founder of I Am Joe Reeves Ltd, to talk about his journey as a professional saxophonist — a story that started when he was just six years old and has been anything but straightforward.

From being told at school that he wouldn’t make it anywhere, to pushing through setbacks, earning his degree, and constantly having his career dismissed as a “hobby,” Joe shares the resilience it takes to build a creative career and prove people wrong along the way.

We also get an honest look behind the scenes of the wedding entertainment industry — what it’s really like performing at big events, managing expectations, and turning passion into a sustainable business.

Of course, things get competitive with a round of Mystery Mishaps, before we dive into Joe’s latest venture — The Creative Meet Up, a new networking community designed to bring creatives together, build connections, and create more opportunities.

We wrap things up with a perfectly timed Grievance Gurus dilemma: How do you manage behaviour at a networking event when a guest has had one too many drinks?

It’s awkward, it’s relatable, and it’s a situation many event hosts secretly dread.

In this episode, expect:

• A hilarious misunderstanding surrounding love eggs 🥚🩷
• Joe’s journey from young musician to professional performer 🎷
• Being told you won’t make it — and proving people wrong
• The realities of working in the wedding entertainment business
• A networking dilemma involving alcohol, boundaries, and damage control 🍷

If you like your business podcasts honest, inspiring, and occasionally ridiculous — this one’s for you.

Keep up with Joe

IamJoeReeve https://www.iamjoereeve.co.uk/

The Creative Meet Up https://www.thecreativemeetup.co.uk/

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New episodes of How I Failed in Business every Tuesday — real stories, real mistakes, and networking situations that escalate faster than expected. 🎙️

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