Thriving to Starting Over: Mike Linger on 25 Years of Business, Resilience & Mental Health

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 goingIf 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.🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with more episodes of Your Mind Your Business!For more details on Mike's businesses: https://www.wingersportsacademy.com/https://dodgeball-london.comhttps://essexgames.com/#EntrepreneurJourney #FitnessBusiness #SmallBusinessUK #MentalHealthForEntrepreneurs #YourMindYourBusinessPodcast #BusinessOwners #EntrepreneurshipFollow us on: 👉 Website: https://yourmindyourbusiness.com/ 👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourMindYourBusiness/ 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-mind-your-business/ 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your_mind_your_business/ 👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourmindyourbiz