SERIAL FOUNDER: “I was partly suicidal…I turned to drink…I needed some kind of solace. I had no one to talk to” - Mark Lloyd’s roller coaster story episode artwork

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SERIAL FOUNDER: “I was partly suicidal…I turned to drink…I needed some kind of solace. I had no one to talk to” - Mark Lloyd’s roller coaster story

from Beyond the Fail · host Jez Wood

Mark Lloyd, is a serial founder having created EIGHT businesses and sold one for 7 figures, but his journey wasn't without its setbacks. On Beyond the Fail he openly overcame bankruptcy at 31, homelessness, dark moments, and being served with a £250k statutory demand with no-way of paying.This is a incredible conversation and one not to be missed! About Mark Lloyd  Mark Lloyd is a multi-business owner, property investor, developer, mentor and trainer. He has 30 years experience in business and has 8 numerous businesses in many industries including finance, IT, telecoms, construction, and utilities. He sold his telecoms business for seven figures after building it up to 150 staff. He was recognised as one of the top 10 Property Coaches in the UK awarded by Yahoo Finance.  Key Topics Bankruptcy, CCJs and massive debt at 31  Having three part time jobs at 16  His first mentor and pivotal guidance  Taking the plunge of leaving corporate life to self employed  Credit card debt and having leave self employment to sign on to the dole  Suicidal thoughts and turning to drink  Founding and selling two companies  Growing a sales team of 160 and selling 200 utilities contracts per week  Closing a business as product was too complex  Importance of understanding what you are selling  Issue of having too many business partners  Receiving a £250k statutory demand and the fallout of this How vital it is to be surrounded by the right people   Connect with MarkWebsite - Property Mentoring InstagramFacebook Stay connected with Beyond the Fail: Join our mailing list here InstagramTik-tok Linktree See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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