You pour your heart into building a business then someone publicly slates it.Maybe it’s a bad review, a brutal comment, or a DM from someone who’s never met you.Do you bite back? Or learn something valuable and move on?This week, Matt and Tom dive into one of the rawest parts of being a founder: how to handle haters, trolls, and tough feedback without losing your cool or your confidence.🧠 Why your brain focuses more on one bad comment than ten good ones💬 Coaching your team through savage reviews and unfair feedback🛠️ Turning criticism into growth not bitterness👨‍👩‍👧 How business owners confuse feedback with personal attacks🚫 When to fire a toxic customer or ignore the noise completelyFrom viral takedowns to one-star reviews that cut deep, this episode explores how to separate signal from noise and why the worst feedback might be your biggest opportunity.💡 Key Takeaway:Negative feedback can sting, but it’s often free insight into how to improve. The trick? Don’t flinch—filter it, fix it, and grow from it.🎧 Listen now on Spotify | 📺 Watch on YouTube🔊 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/4uqUUHL0KUZL2m9dLx9JvO📺 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@BritishBusinessPodcastFollow Matt:🌐 https://linktr.ee/mrmatthollandFollow Tom:👨‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcilvenny-b15b9555/💬 What’s the most brutal bit of feedback you’ve ever received and how did you bounce back?#BritishBusiness #FounderLife #NegativeFeedback #ReputationManagement #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #SmallBusinessUK #Resilience #BusinessMindset #GrowthMindset

We’ve all scribbled down a brilliant idea then left it to gather dust. So why do some founders turn sketches into empires, while others get stuck on ‘what if’?This week, Matt and Tom get real about one of the hardest truths in business: ideas are worthless without action.From midnight DIY disasters to the 5,127 failed prototypes behind Dyson’s first vacuum, they unpack what separates serial starters from true finishers.🛠️ The real reason most ideas never get built☕ How perfectionism and “busywork” sabotage execution📈 Why the best businesses launch messy and iterate fast🏗️ Learning to let go delegating the day-to-day so you can move the needle🐸 Eat That Frog: tackling your ugliest task (before your inbox swallows you whole)From micro-managing entrepreneurs to the myth of the “perfect moment,” this episode dives into the discipline, mindset, and brutal honesty it takes to actually ship your ideas and why ‘imperfect action’ beats talking every time. #BuildToLast #ExecutionMatters #BritishBusiness💡 Key Takeaway:Talk less, do more. Imperfect action beats perfect intentions—every single time.🎧 Listen now on Spotify | 📺 Watch on YouTube🔊 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/4uqUUHLdho0f9o3hc0WjLZ📺 YouTube – www.youtube.com/@BritishBusinessPodcastFollow Matt:🌐 https://linktr.ee/mrmatthollandFollow Tom:👨‍💻 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcilvenny-b15b9555/#BritishBusiness #FounderLife #Execution #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #StartupJourney #MVP #BusinessGrowth #SmallBusinessUK #Discipline #LegacyBuilding

Ever felt like you’re standing at a crossroads, play it safe or go all in? In this episode, Matt and Tom dive into what it really means to burn the boats and commit fully.From late arrivals and exposed brick walls to real talk on failure, risk and pushing limits, this one is packed with stories, laughs, and lessons.Whether it’s a young gymwear startup or investing in property with your back against the wall, this episode unpacks the mindset of betting on yourself when there’s no plan B.We talk about:🗣️ Taking bold risks when safe isn’t smart💼 Learning through failure (and fire guards)☝🏼 The “Snugaroo” story and other business scars📈 Why sometimes the best results come when there’s no way back💡How inspired youth + personal passion = powerful business fuel🎯 Key Takeaway:Success starts when there’s no turning back. Burn the boats, back yourself, and go all in.#BurnTheBoats #EntrepreneurMindset #NoPlanB #StartupLife #RiskAndReward #AllIn #FounderJourney #PodcastHighlights #BritishBusiness #BusinessTalks #CommitAndConquer #CreativeEntrepreneurs #founders #FromIdeaToBrand #PushYourLimits #BuildInPublic🎧 Listen on Spotify | Watch on YouTube 🔈 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4uqUUHLdho0f9o3hc0WjLZ?si=PAlUDhgITly2CL1o2JC18w 📺 Youtube - www.youtube.com/@BritishBusinessPodcast Follow Matt:🌐 https://linktr.ee/mrmatthollandFollow Tom:👨‍💻 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcilvenny-b15b9555/