Everything I've got WRONG in business

Welcome back to Business Class with your host Vicky Owens.In this honest solo episode, Vicky shares the biggest mistakes she’s made as a business owner and the lessons that completely changed how she runs her company. From bad advice and poor financial habits to leadership challenges and mindset shifts, this episode is all about the things entrepreneurs often learn the hard way.After building her business in her early twenties, Vicky opens up about the realities of growing a company without having all the answers. She talks about blindly following business mentors, misunderstanding titles like CEO, failing to set boundaries with employees and clients, and learning why paper trails, policies, and financial awareness are essential for protecting your business.This episode is packed with practical lessons for entrepreneurs, founders, small business owners, and anyone starting a business who wants to avoid common startup mistakes and build a stronger, more sustainable company.Vicky also shares personal updates, including coming off antidepressants after years of managing anxiety and panic attacks, and how that experience has affected her mindset, emotions, and personal growth as a business owner.In this episode you’ll learn:• The biggest mistakes first-time business owners make• Why blindly following business advice can backfire• The truth about calling yourself a CEO too early• Why getting everything in writing protects your business• Leadership mistakes when managing a team• How boundaries and accountability improve company culture• Why being “too available” can damage your perceived value• The importance of business insurance, policies, and financial planning• How learning from mistakes helps you grow faster in businessIf you’re building a business, scaling a startup, managing a team, or trying to become a more confident leader, this episode will help you avoid costly mistakes and rethink how you approach entrepreneurship.Subscribe to Business Class for weekly conversations on entrepreneurship, business growth, mindset, leadership, social media, and building a successful company from scratch.Send us Fan MailProduced by TAEPodcast www.taepodcast.co.uk