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In this episode of Your Mind Your Business, host Carina McLeod sits down with Alex Walker, Managing Director at Havas Market, for an unfiltered look at the realities of entrepreneurship.

From launching his first side hustle at 19 to building a successful second venture acquired by Havas Market—all while managing a full-time corporate role—Alex's 25-year career offers valuable lessons from both sides of the business world.

What you'll learn in this episode:
💡 How to balance risk and reward when growing a business.
💡 Strategies for overcoming challenges like downsizing and economic downturns.
💡 Why resilience and self-belief are essential for long-term success.

This is more than just a success story—it’s a candid conversation about the grit, growth, and resilience required to thrive as an entrepreneur.

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“It would have been easy to walk away… but we didn’t.”

In this episode of Your Mind Your Business, host Carina McLeod sits down with James Sweeney, co-founder of Essex Boot Camp (EBC), to dive into the gritty reality of building a fitness business from the ground up.

💡 Topics Covered:
 ✅ The unseen struggles of starting a fitness business—early mornings, no-shows, and doubt
 ✅ How James and his co-founder Glynn Roberts built Essex Boot Camp into a well-respected outdoor fitness brand
 ✅ Why the gym model is broken and how outdoor fitness changes the game
 ✅ The importance of resilience and learning from failure
 ✅ How to navigate competition and stay true to your business values

🔥 “The gym model doesn’t work for lots of people—so we built our own.”

📌 If you’ve ever thought about starting a fitness business, or you just want to hear the real, unfiltered truth about entrepreneurship, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of Your Mind Your Business, host Carina McLeod sits down with George Meressa, founder of Clear Ads, to dive deep into the real journey of entrepreneurship. From childhood side hustles to running a global digital advertising agency, George shares the highs, the gut-wrenching lows, and the moments that almost made him quit.

He gets real about:
✔️ The struggles of scaling a business
✔️ Making tough decisions, including layoffs
✔️ The importance of having the right people around you
✔️ How his mother’s belief in him fueled his fire
✔️ Why hitting financial success wasn’t what he expected

This is a raw and honest look at what it really takes to build a business. If you’re an entrepreneur (or thinking of becoming one), this is a must-watch!

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In this episode of Your Mind Your Business, host Carina McLeod sits down with Simon Cox—former international and Premier League footballer turned franchise owner, Hyrox coach, and athlete. After a 17-year career in professional football, Simon faced the challenge of redefining himself outside the sport. Now at the helm of F45 Southend-on-Sea, he’s navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, learning the ropes of business ownership, and building a thriving fitness community.

Simon shares the raw truth about transitioning from football to business, the sleepless nights of running a franchise, and the mindset shifts required to succeed in an entirely new field. He opens up about self-doubt, resilience, and the lessons he's learned—both on the pitch and in the business world.

If you’re an entrepreneur, an athlete facing career change, or someone looking for motivation to push past fear and uncertainty, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of Your Mind Your Business, we sit down with Matt Anderson, former founder of Marketplace Amp, to uncover the untold stories behind building successful businesses. From navigating severe financial challenges to achieving a major business exit, Matt shares his 20+ years of experience in e-commerce and omnichannel marketing.

💡 Key Highlights:

• The Hustle Behind Success: Selling personal items to make payroll and overcoming tough times.
• Entrepreneurial Grit: Why resilience and adaptability are vital for any business owner.
• Digital Evolution: How Matt spotted opportunities in social media and Amazon early on.
• Mental Health Matters: The role of mindfulness and meditation in managing stress.
• Redefining Success: The importance of setting realistic goals and avoiding burnout.

Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or dreaming of starting your own business, Matt’s journey is packed with actionable insights and powerful lessons.

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In this episode of Your Mind Your Business, host Carina McLeod speaks with Asha Bhalsod, founder of Etopia Consultancy, about the raw and real challenges of being a female entrepreneur and parent.

With over 15 years of experience in Amazon and eCommerce, collaborating with global brands like Tomy and Melissa & Doug, Asha has built a thriving consultancy dedicated to helping businesses navigate Amazon’s complexities.

Asha dives deep into:

📍Her Career Path: From corporate Amazon to launching her own business.
📍Balancing Act: Managing the emotional toll of guilt and finding harmony between motherhood and entrepreneurship.
📍Leadership Insights: Lessons learned from building and scaling her team.
📍Defining Success: Staying grounded, embracing vulnerability, and empowering women in business.

This episode is packed with candid advice and motivational insights for anyone balancing the demands of business and family or aspiring to carve their own entrepreneurial path.

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 Explore the fascinating entrepreneurial journey of James Wakefield, founder of WAKE, an Amazon-focused agency empowering global brands. In this inspiring episode of Your Mind Your Business, hosted by Carina McLeod, we dive into:

✅ How James launched his e-commerce journey at 15 with an online photography magazine.
✅ Lessons from the early days of selling pre-eBay and navigating the birth of online retail.
✅ The challenges of growing an Amazon agency and shifting from solopreneur to team leader.
✅ Actionable tips for scaling your business, fostering strong client relationships, and achieving work-life balance.
✅ Insights on financial planning, strategic hiring, and leveraging offshore teams for growth.

James shares expert advice on thriving in the competitive e-commerce industry, embracing risk, and focusing on your niche to drive success. Whether you’re an Amazon seller, aspiring entrepreneur, or agency owner, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration to elevate your journey!

Tune in for an honest conversation about scaling a business, overcoming challenges, and driving sustainable growth in the competitive agency landscape.

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In this episode of Your Mind Your Business, host Carina McLeod chats with Thomas J. Vosper, author of Historic Pub Crawls and former eCommerce professional, for a raw and inspiring conversation on the realities of building a business.

🚀 What You’ll Learn:
💡 The truth about entrepreneurial resilience—it’s more than just hard work.
💡 How to silence the noise of comparison and focus on your own path.
💡 Lessons on overcoming self-doubt, setbacks, and the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

Thomas opens up about his journey—from being made redundant via WhatsApp weeks before lockdown to co-founding an AI tech company and pivoting to self-publishing a No. 1 Amazon bestseller. With 200k+ social followers and collaborations with brands like Heineken and Uber, his story is a testament to grit and creativity in the face of challenges.

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In this episode host Carina McLeod interviews entrepreneur Paul Phillips, founder of Chopp, a thriving hair salon in Essex and haircare brand, about his incredible journey from starting at a young age to building a standout business in the competitive hair and beauty industry.

Paul opens up about the real grit behind growing Chopp, navigating financial pressures, managing personal tragedy, and staying true to his vision through every challenge — including the impact of COVID, team leadership, and business expansion.

🎧 Topics covered:

➡️ Building a business from scratch with limited resources
➡️ How travel, hustle, and resilience shaped his entrepreneurial mindset
➡️ Managing financial stress and mental health as a business owner
➡️ Balancing leadership, team growth, and brand integrity
➡️ Turning passion projects like Chopp Haircare into powerful revenue streams
➡️ Staying focused on your own path without getting distracted by competition

If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or someone striving to build something bigger, this episode is full of inspiration, hard truths, and practical lessons.

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For more details on Chopp:
https://chopphair.com/

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In this episode of Your Mind Your Business, host Carina McLeod interviews entrepreneur Mike Linger, founder of Winger Sports Academy, Dodgeball London, and Essex Games, about his 25-year journey in the sports and fitness business.

Mike opens up about the realities of running multiple businesses, the challenges of staying resilient during setbacks, and how he manages the emotional and mental toll of business ownership—especially through COVID and beyond.

🎧 Topics covered:

➡️ Starting a business from scratch with no money
➡️ How working for Jamie Oliver sparked his passion for entrepreneurship
➡️ Managing mental health as a founder
➡️ Rebuilding after COVID shut down his businesses
➡️ Redefining success beyond just money
➡️ The mindset, routines, and self-belief that keep him going

If you're a small business owner, a fitness entrepreneur, or someone navigating the ups and downs of building a business, this episode is packed with insight, honesty, and inspiration.

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For more details on Mike's businesses:
https://www.wingersportsacademy.com/
https://dodgeball-london.com
https://essexgames.com/

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