Season 2 | Episode 36 | The One With Megan’s Bad Dreams

This 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 CVs

Interview lies, red flags, and career-ending moments

Questioning 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.

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Season 2 | Episode 35 | The One With Rob’s Receding Hairline

This week on How I Failed in Business, things get educational, emotional, and follicular.

We start by attempting to learn different languages and absolutely butchering a few accents, and say a heartfelt thank you to all our listeners across the globe!

We're then joined by Kate Holohan, a specialist in trichology, who brings both expertise and honesty in equal measure. Kate shares how she found herself working in such a niche field, what trichology actually involves, and why hair health is about far more than just products on a shelf.

We dig into some of the most common hair-care myths people still believe, and why Rob’s receding hairline may or may not be entirely his own fault.

Kate also opens up about losing her business under deeply unfair circumstances, the impact that had on her personally and professionally, and how she rebuilt herself and her career stronger than ever. It’s an honest conversation about resilience, starting again, and trusting your expertise when everything else falls away.

In this episode, expect:

Learning new languages (badly) and questionable accents 🌍

A very sincere apology from Megan

Rob confronting his hairline head-on 💇‍♂️

Losing a business, rebuilding confidence, and coming back stronger

A story all about feet 🦶

If you like your business podcasts honest, funny, and unexpectedly educational — with a side of vulnerability and self-awareness — this one’s for you.

Stay in touch with Kate

LinkedIn : Kate Holohan

Insta : @hairtherapyuk

Tik Tok : @hair.therapy.uk

Youtube : ⁨@HairTherapyUK⁩

New episodes of How I Failed in Business every Tuesday — real stories, real setbacks, and chaos exactly where it belongs.

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Season 2 | Episode 34 | The One With the Human Mannequin

This week on How I Failed in Business, we’re back, and we’re easing in the only way we know how: a bit of life admin, big plans for the year ahead, and stories that quickly spiral into “how did we even get here?” territory.

We kick things off by catching up on what we got up to over the break and the goals we've been setting for the year ahead — the realistic ones, the ambitious ones, and the ones we’ll probably laugh about later.

Then we’re joined by Ryan Faulkner and John Mark from 42 Risk Management, who bring the chaos in the best possible way. From working security on the doors to concerts, festivals, and high-profile clients, they share some genuinely unbelievable stories!

We also dig into how Ryan and John Mark built 42 Risk Management, how they balance the business together, and how they push, challenge, and motivate each other when things get tough.

And... Ryan and Rob take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the first time they met, at a divorce party, with Ryan working the bar and Rob working as a naked butler.

In this episode, expect:

A catch-up and goals for the year ahead 🎯

Life on the doors: concerts, festivals, and security chaos ✨

Stories of stalkers, fans, and being sent a life size human mannequin... 😳

Motivation, accountability, and growing a business as a team 💪

A naked butler origin story (obviously) 🍹

If you like your business podcasts honest, funny, and packed with stories you probably won’t hear anywhere else, this one’s for you.

Want to learn more about 42 Risk Management? 🌐 https://42riskmanagement.org.uk/

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