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Fail Forward
by Henri Ghijben
Failure is only negative if you don't learn from it Fail Forward is the weekly podcast hosted by entrepreneur and family man Henri Ghijben. In each episode you'll hear from Henri and guests as they share real-life experiences of positives born from failure, reflections on the lessons learned from 'losing it all, and what fuels Henri's desire to help others overcome personal and business challenges in order to create the lives they want to live.Who is Henri Ghijben?Growing up in Bury St Edmunds, Henri's first memorable experience of failure left him with the lasting ability to never get lost. It proved to be the first of many times Henri would fail forward. But it wasn't until he faced losing his home, business and possibly even his family, that he realised the truth. Failure is only negative if you don't learn from it.Against the odds, Henri has rebuilt from rock bottom. He's now on a mission to help others avoid making the same mistakes he did, to help those facing failure see th
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117 Final Fail Forward Episode
🎙️ Big Announcement! 🎙️ Today, I'm closing this chapter with gratitude and excitement for what's next. After 2.5 years and over 100 episodes, Fail Forward has brought incredible growth, connections, and insights. But now, it's time for a change. As many of you know, a life-changing health scare...
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116 Special Guest - Chloe Bisson
In today's episode, we're shaking things up and recording from a different studio in London! I'm excited to introduce our special guest, Chloe Bisson. 🌟 Chloe's journey is truly inspiring – she started her career as an accountant at just 21 and swiftly rose to the position of director by the age...
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115 Having a tough time? This is for you!
If you feel like you're in the eye of the storm right now this one is for you. Most things have a cycle of 90 days. This to will pass. When we go through challenging times, its this that shapes us, You may not know it but you are currently building resilience. And you will go on to help others....
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114 What would you do differently?
If you were asked what would you do differently, with everything you've learnt in business what would it be? This is exactly what I cover in this episode! For me the No 1 thing is learning. I buried my head for 10 years but I'm making up for it now. Work on yourself like you work on your…
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113 We do not have infinite time!
Respect the time you have. You can keep busy with many important things, but that doesn't mean they are the best things for you. In this episode I talk about moving yourself away from the £10 tasks in your business and onto the £1000 tasks. Always ask yourself "Is this the best use of my time?"...
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112 Decisions, decisions, decisions..
Life is a series of decisions, and in Episode 112 of the Fail Forward Podcast, I explore the art of decision making. Listen as I uncover what makes the basis for good decision making, starting with the importance of removing emotion from the equation and getting into a neutral state, where you…
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111 Special Guest – Chris Schutrups
Chris's entrepreneurial journey began with leaving college at 16 and landing a job at HSBC's call centre where he discovered his knack for sales. A short stint as a stockbroker taught him that money doesn't buy happiness. Chris then found himself leading a team as manager of Natwest bank with...
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110 No one gives a sh*t about you
No one gives a sh*t about you! What they care about is how your product or service can solve their problem now. In this episode I talk about dropping the jargon. Stop saying, "we do this, we do that, we've got this kit, the latest technology." People don't give a sh*t. They just care about what…
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109 Success Is A Summitless Mountain
In Episode 109 of the Fail Forward Podcast, I explore the analogy of success being a summitless mountain. Reflecting on an outdoor retreat experience led by CEO Adventurer, John Beamson last year, I draw parallels between facing challenges in the Scottish mountains and navigating business…
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108 Number 1 skill every business needs
Sales! It's the one thing people fear the most. In Episode 108 of the Fail Forward Podcast, I tackle the essential skill that every business must master: sales. It's all about output, the more you do the more you will create. I draw the distinction that marketing is NOT sales. Marketing lays the...
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107 My advice on avoiding burnout
In this episode I talk about burnout - how it affects us and our business. Working with 43 business owners in the tree surgery mastermind I now deal with so many who are in burnout. But what is burnout? It's when you put all your effort into your life and your business and you end up frazzled,...
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106 Interview: Natasha Britton
Episode 106 of the Fail Forward podcast is out now! Click the link in my bio to tune in today! In this episode of Fail Forward, I'm joined by Natasha Britton, a former beauty industry expert turned successful business coach. Natasha shares her journey of turning a passion into profit, overcoming...
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105 Interview: Andy Taylor
In this episode, I interview Andy Taylor, who shares his journey from partnering with his dad's fencing business to selling it for seven figures, and then setting up other businesses, offering valuable insights along the way. Andy's entry into a family business marked the beginning of…
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104 I am a self-confessed glory hunter
Hot off the press – Dave Brailsford joins Manchester United. Fear not, you're still in the right podcast! Dave Brailsford, the mastermind behind Team Sky, transformed our nation from one of the worst cycling nations to one of the best. His secret? Marginal gains. Dave's mission was simple…
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103 Don't waste your energy blaming something
How much time do you lose blaming others or getting angry? I used to get so angry when things would go wrong. I'd get home and rant at my poor wife Sarah. It was all such a big drama! I wasted SO much energy all the time. This episode is about being accountable. I am where I am today because of…
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102 Have you ever been labelled something?
Ever been labelled as… An anxious person? A negative person? A depressed person? That you've imposter syndrome? Yes? Then this podcast episode is for you! I've felt all those feelings too. That I am winging it, out my comfort zone, stressed and sad. But just because you feel a certain way, it…
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101 Understanding your winning formula
Do you recall, I did a past episode on finding your winning formula? What do you need to do to be the best business owner, husband, dad, friend and how do you turn up as your best self? This episode focuses on what you need to do to create it. Don't you find routine goes out the window at...
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100 Special 100th Episode Interview: Jay Allen
Celebrating our 100th milestone episode! Firstly, I want to personally thank you all, we are now No 1 in the Entrepreneurship Podcast charts and rapidly climbing all the other podcast charts. I have loved producing them and hearing how they have impacted your life and business. Over the past two...
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099 I got the "most likely to go to jail" award
I left school with no exams, just this unconventional award at the school prom, "most likely to go to prison award". My mum was so proud. This episode delves into the heart of the narrative of this whole podcast — the recognition that failure is part of the journey towards success. Drawing from…
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098 How easy and difficult business can be
If you've recently been questioning, 'How do I charge less?' maybe now is the time to ask yourself, 'How do I charge more?' Dive into the realities of business finance in Episode 98, where I share my personal journey through the challenges of running a low-margin business. Money in the bank…
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097 It's time to talk about the trolls
In this episode I delve into the challenging but common experience of encountering trolls and negative feedback online. Something I experienced first hand, and still do, but I have learned to handle criticism, whether from strangers, or even friends and family in my case, and turn it to an...
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096 Could you be sitting on a goldmine?
In this latest episode of the Fail Forward Podcast, I ask are you unknowingly sitting upon a goldmine? After losing my tree surgery business, I initially believed that my industry was one of the hardest. But as I rebuilt the business, I realised I had always been sitting on my own goldmine. Key...
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095 Dedicated to two amazing people
In this episode of the Fail Forward Podcast, I take a deep dive into the role of workplace culture, reflecting on my own journey with two invaluable team members, Sophie Rogers and Mike Netley. This episode is dedicated to them! Twelve years ago, when Mike started, it was just me, Mike, a van and…
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094 Should you invest in a mentor?
Episode 94 of the Fail Forward podcast delves into the crucial question: 'Why invest in a business mentor?' The episode explores the two paths' business owners can take—paying in time or paying in money. Henri emphasises the pitfalls of relying solely on free resources and fumbling your way…
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093 Stop making excuses and take action!
This episode is all about ditching excuses and taking charge. I share the common reasons for not getting things done, like blaming past circumstances, the lucky fortunes of others and not having time. I challenge you to check how much time you spend on distractions like social media (hint: you do...
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092 My first episode back after my stroke
This one is personal—it's my first recording since experiencing a light stroke on October 7th. During those three days in the hospital, I had some serious reflections. After my initial scan, they said I had something wrong with my head, I immediately thought I had a brain tumour. I seriously...
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091 Interview: Chris Hawkins
Welcome to this episode of the Fail Forward podcast. In this episode I talk to Chris Hawkins, the early morning DJ and "How to DJ" podcast host as he shares his journey into radio. Stemming from his early days work experience at BBC Radio Shropshire where he kept his badge and just kept turning…
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090 You don't have a business, you have a job!
Welcome to this rerun episode of the Fail Forward podcast. With me almost back to full fitness, I thought I would reshape this episode as it is become more important to me in the last few weeks than ever. If I had been working in rather than on my business without the relevant systems and…
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089 Interview: Jay Allen Part 2
Welcome to this episode of the Fail Forward podcast. In this Fail Forward episode I collaborated with Jay Allen of My True North and Add a Zero. Just to recap, Jay Allen is a qualified psychologist, former social worker, medically retired Sergeant Major of the British Army, business mentor and...
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088 Interview: Jay Allen Part 1
Welcome to this episode of the Fail Forward podcast. In the longest episode of the Fail Forward Podcast to date, I talk to Jay Allen, qualified psychologist, former social worker, medically retired Sergeant Major of the British Army, business mentor and creator of the "Add a Zero" business growth...
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087 Interview: Amy Rowlinson
Welcome to this episode of the Fail Forward podcast. In this slightly different episode, I am interviewed by Amy Rowlinson, podcaster, coach and podcasting mentor. Over the next 40 minutes, Amy asks what made me set up my own podcast, why the topic of failure and my plans for the future. The…
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086 Addiction can be a superpower!
Welcome to the Fail Forward podcast. I believe that having an addictive personality can be a superpower. Stay with me. Those of you who have followed me for a long time will know that I have struggled with addiction in the past. I have an addictive personality and have learnt to channel that…
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085 Understanding empathy
Welcome to the Fail Forward podcast. This podcast episode is an ode to my wife, the most empathetic person I know. I wasn't very good at showing empathy before I met Sarah and, if I'm totally honest, it's taken me a while to master even with her support. Before my business went under, I'd come…
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084 Are you the bottleneck in your business?
Welcome to the Fail Forward podcast. Are you the bottleneck in your business? If you're the main decision maker in your business, it's likely that you hold things up from time to time. It could be because you don't have the capacity, or headspace. In this episode I ask, is there anything you can…
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083 People, teams and business
Welcome to the Fail Forward podcast. In this episode, I talk about the importance of building an effective team. When I started my business, I pledged myself to do whatever I could to look after my team. There are often people in business whose only priority is making money. The truth is that by...
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082 Stop giving a fu*k
Welcome to the Fail Forward podcast. How often have you let what someone thinks of you stop you from being yourself? As humans, it's in our nature to want to be liked. It makes us feel good! But it's not always conducive to business. When it comes to business, you need to be able to step outside…
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081 The One Percent Gain
Welcome to the Fail Forward podcast. In this episode, I speak about remaining dedicated, no matter what. Something that's reflected in fitness as it is in business is that it can take time to see improvements. When you're working hard in the gym and eating well, you expect to see that reflected…
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080 Achieving a positive mindset
Welcome to the Fail Forward podcast. In this episode, I talk about achieving a positive mindset. Getting yourself in the right mindset helps you turn up every day. When it comes to business, this is key as there can be days when it feels like everything is going against you. It's those days that...
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079 Why is failure so common in business?
Welcome to the Fail Forward podcast. In this episode I talk about failure. As my podcast name suggests, this topic forms the building blocks to my content. It's clearly close to my heart, I think the reason for that is because its so closely connected to business. All you ever hear is, "80% of...
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078 Stay open minded to experiences
Welcome to the Fail Forward podcast. "Some of the most amazing things are in the places we least expect." We all have experiences that we wouldn't try. It could be due to preconcieved ideas, either from yourself or from others, or simply that you've decided it doesn't fit with your values. I used...
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077 How to save time
Welcome to this episode of the Fail Forward podcast discussing how to save yourself some time. One thing that's limited in life is time. It wasn't until I lost everything that I first discovered how to be efficient with my tasks. Living in rented accommodation with mould up to the ceiling of my...
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076 Interview: Keeley Taverner
In this episode I'm joined by psychotherapist, Keeley Taverner, who runs a coaching and therapy business called Key for Change. Keeley is refreshingly real. I couldn't help but be drawn in by her incredible energy when I met her and I'm confident that it will be the same for Fail Forward…
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075 Interview: Natalie Potts
Welcome to this episode of the Fail Forward podcast. In this episode, I'm joined by Natalie Potts, an entrepreneur who spent 19 years climbing the corporate ladder before taking the jump to go out on her own. Today she works as a coach, mentor and strategist for business owners. "The people who…
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074 Interview: Sal Kassam
Welcome to this episode of the Fail Forward podcast. In this episode of the Fail Forward Podcast, I talk to Sal Kassam, a Personal Trainer (PT) who helps men over 50 get strong. Sal explained there are three reasons why he works with people in this age bracket. After passing the milestone age…
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073 Interview: Callum Webber
Welcome to this episode of the Fail Forward podcast. In this episode I talk to Callum Webber from Freedom Lifestyle. Throughout this insightful conversation, Callum invites young people to really think about what will bring them happiness in life. He explains how to break away from societal norms...
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072 Interview: Alexis Kingsbury
Welcome to this episode of the Fail Forward podcast. Regular listeners of the Fail Forward Podcast, plus members of my Tree Surgeons Mastermind will have heard me talk about time management. Have you considered how artificial intelligence (AI) could be your best tool when it comes to saving time...
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071 How I failed at business
Welcome to this episode of the Fail Forward podcast. In previous episodes, I've been very open about the catalyst for Fail Forward but since the podcast has been running we've gained new followers who may not have heard my story. In this episode, I'll be giving you the potted history that led to…
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070 Interview: Nick James
Welcome to this episode of the Fail Forward podcast. If you've been listening to the Fail Forward podcast for a while, you'll have heard me talk about my mentor, Nick James. Now, it's time to hear from him first hand. In this episode, Nick shares his business experiences - the highs and the lows,...
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069 Business can be hard
Welcome to the Fail Forward podcast. Business isn't always easy and it isn't always plain sailing. When things feel tough it's human nature to start to procrastinate or avoid doing things you know you need to do. Yet it's also the time you need to find the determination to push through and come…
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068 How to be successful in business
Welcome to the Fail Forward podcast. "The more you take yourself out of your business, the more you'll be able to turn up as a better leader." I get it. It's your business. You've grown it from scratch. Lost sleep over it. It feels like your baby! But you don't have to be there ALL the time in...
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Failure is only negative if you don't learn from it Fail Forward is the weekly podcast hosted by entrepreneur and family man Henri Ghijben. In each episode you'll hear from Henri and guests as they share real-life experiences of positives born from failure, reflections on the lessons learned from 'losing it all, and what fuels Henri's desire to help others overcome personal and business challenges in order to create the lives they want to live.Who is Henri Ghijben?Growing up in Bury St Edmunds, Henri's first memorable experience of failure left him with the lasting ability to never get lost. It proved to be the first of many times Henri would fail forward. But it wasn't until he faced losing his home, business and possibly even his family, that he realised the truth. Failure is only negative if you don't learn from it.Against the odds, Henri has rebuilt from rock bottom. He's now on a mission to help others avoid making the same mistakes he did, to help those facing failure see th
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