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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 1H 14M

I built a £30 million business at 50 years old - Maxine Laceby, Founder of Absolute Collagen

from Business Class · host Vicky Owens

Welcome aboard Business Class - the ultimate podcast for entrepreneurs, founders, and ambitious women on the journey to success. This is your go-to destination for real, unfiltered conversations about business growth, mindset, scaling, and everything in between.In this powerful episode, I’m joined by the incredible Maxine Laceby - founder of Absolute Collagen - who built a £30 million business from scratch in her 50s. Yes, you read that right.We dive deep into Maxine’s inspiring entrepreneurial journey, from being a full-time mum to launching a global collagen brand, scaling a team of 80+ employees, and disrupting the beauty and wellness industry.Inside this episode, we cover:Starting a business later in life and why it’s never too lateBuilding and scaling a multi-million pound brandThe realities of entrepreneurship vs. the “Instagram version”Managing teams, leadership challenges, and setting boundariesHandling bad reviews, criticism, and online negativityOvercoming imposter syndrome and self-doubtThe truth about the supplement industry and what to watch out forWhy mindset is everything when growing a businessThis is an honest, insightful, and empowering conversation packed with real-life lessons, practical advice, and no-BS truths about what it really takes to succeed in business.If you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, or dreaming of starting your own venture, this episode is a must-listen.🎧 Grab a notebook - you’re going to want to take notes.Send us Fan MailProduced by TAEPodcast www.taepodcast.co.uk

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Welcome aboard Business Class - the ultimate podcast for entrepreneurs, founders, and ambitious women on the journey to success. This is your go-to destination for real, unfiltered conversations about business growth, mindset, scaling, and everything in between. In this powerful episode, I’m joined by the incredible Maxine Laceby - founder of Absolute Collagen - who built a £30 million business from scratch in her 50s. Yes, you read that right. We dive deep into Maxine’s inspiring entrepreneu...

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