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The Success or Excuses Podcast

The Success or Excuses Podcast

著者： James Fleming
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You can have success, or you can have excuses, but you can’t have both. This isn’t just another business podcast. This is for those who are done with the fluff, the motivational soundbites, and the sugar-coated stories. This is for the ones who want the real conversations about what it actually takes to succeed, no shortcuts, no excuses, just raw, unfiltered truth. James Fleming is a multi-seven-figure business owner who’s been in the trenches, built from the ground up, and knows first-hand the discipline, resilience, and mindset needed to make it happen. But this isn’t just about his story, he’s sitting down with the people who have really been through it. The self-made entrepreneurs, the industry disruptors, the ones who have had it all, lost it all, and fought their way back. Expect straight-talking interviews with high-level business leaders and extraordinary individuals who have mastered their mindset, faced failure head-on, and come out stronger. The kind of people who don’t just talk about success, they live it. No fluff. No sugar-coating. Just real conversations, real lessons, and the reality of what it takes to build something that lasts. If you’re ready to stop making excuses and start taking action, hit subscribe. Success or Excuses, you decide.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 社会科学 経済学
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  • From Council Estate Beginnings to £50 Million Business Exit: Andrew Hulbert’s Story | Episode 66

    From Council Estate Beginnings to £50 Million Business Exit: Andrew Hulbert’s Story | Episode 66
    2026/08/09
    Andrew Hulbert didn’t build his business from a perfect plan; he built it through graft, mistakes and an all-in mindset. After growing up in a working-class family in Oxford, Andrew started earning money from a young age and later moved into property services. At 27, he started Pareto from his bedroom with a laptop and an idea. Over 10 years, he grew it into a £50 million turnover business with 500 staff, raised $100 million in private equity value, and exited the business at 37. In this episode of Success or Excuses, James Fleming sits down with Andrew Hulbert to explore entrepreneurship, sacrifice and what success really looks like behind the scenes. Andrew shares the early lessons that shaped him, why he wanted to build a customer-focused business, and how he took on major clients including Bulgari Hotel, Yahoo, Candy Crush, London Zoo and Twitter. He also speaks openly about the harder side of business, including loneliness, burnout, missing time with family, making expensive mistakes and learning from a £400,000 bad debt. Alongside that, Andrew reflects on selling the business, stepping back, rebuilding relationships and focusing on family, legacy and being present. James brings his own perspective into the conversation, sharing his early working life, the realities of business ownership, leadership, family and the pressure that comes with building something of your own. Key moments include: ✔️ Starting Pareto from a bedroom with a laptop and an idea ✔️ Growing the business to £50 million turnover ✔️ Building a 500-person team over 10 years ✔️ The reality behind social media success ✔️ Andrew’s working-class upbringing and early hustle ✔️ Why mindset matters when building a business ✔️ Winning major clients including Bulgari Hotel and London Zoo ✔️ Treating staff well and paying people properly ✔️ The loneliness and sacrifice behind entrepreneurship ✔️ Losing £400,000 through one bad decision ✔️ Selling the business and stepping back at 37 ✔️ Family, legacy and learning what success really means ✔️ James’ own reflections on work, leadership and fatherhood ✔️ Health, discipline and being present in life Follow James Fleming LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesflemingtpwtd/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/successorexcusespodcast YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@SuccessorExcusesPodcast Website → https://thepowerwithintraining.com/ Follow Andrew Hulbert LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewhulbert/ Company LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/pareto-facilities-management Linktree → linktr.ee/andrewhulbert Timestamps [00:00] Introduction to Andrew Hulbert [00:01:00] Andrew’s background and building Pareto [00:02:00] The reality behind entrepreneurship and social media success [00:05:00] Andrew’s working-class upbringing and early life in Oxford [00:07:20] Learning the value of graft from a young age [00:08:20] University, family sacrifice and meeting his wife [00:10:20] James shares his own early working life [00:17:20] Starting the business and spotting a gap in the market [00:20:40] Building momentum and thinking like a bigger business [00:21:30] Winning Bulgari Hotel as the first major contract [00:22:00] Winning major clients including Yahoo, Candy Crush, London Zoo and Twitter [00:26:40] Taking on London and Whipsnade Zoo [00:28:30] Building a senior team and keeping 100% retention [00:29:30] The loneliness and sacrifice of going all in [00:31:50] Family, children and changing priorities [00:33:00] Selling the business and rebuilding relationships [00:38:50] Losing £400,000 through a bad debt [00:40:20] Leading through COVID and uncertainty [00:42:10] James reflects on fatherhood as a leadership lesson [00:48:00] Working in the business before working on it [00:50:50] Andrew’s top three pieces of advice [00:53:40] Enjoying the journey and making business fun [00:56:40] Health, weight loss and looking after yourself [01:01:20] Closing thoughts and where to connect with Andrew
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  • From Street Kid to Global Thought Leader: Dr John Demartini's Extraordinary Story | Episode 65

    From Street Kid to Global Thought Leader: Dr John Demartini's Extraordinary Story | Episode 65
    2026/08/02

    Dr John Demartini was told as a child that he would never read, write or communicate effectively.

    After struggling with dyslexia and leaving home at 13, John spent his teenage years travelling and living as a street kid before a chance encounter with health educator Paul C. Bragg inspired him to change the direction of his life. That moment sparked a lifelong commitment to learning, teaching and understanding human behaviour.

    In this episode of Success or Excuses, James Fleming sits down with Dr John Demartini to discuss values, purpose, leadership and human potential. John shares how he overcame early challenges, why people thrive when they align their lives with their highest priorities, and the principles that have guided more than five decades of research and teaching.

    James also reflects on his own experience with dyslexia, self-belief and leadership, exploring the mindset shifts that helped shape his journey. Together, they discuss personal growth, prioritisation, intrinsic motivation, overcoming setbacks and what it takes to create a meaningful and purposeful life.

    Key moments include:

    ✔️ Being told he would never read, write or communicate effectively ✔️ Leaving home at 13 and living as a street kid ✔️ The life-changing influence of Paul C. Bragg ✔️ Memorising 20,000 words to overcome learning difficulties ✔️ Speaking in 174 countries and dedicating his life to teaching ✔️ Understanding the difference between authentic values and external expectations ✔️ Why people excel when they align with their highest priorities ✔️ The seven questions John uses to help people identify meaningful goals ✔️ James' personal story of dyslexia and finding his own way of learning ✔️ Prioritisation, delegation and focusing on high-value activities ✔️ The lessons behind manifestation and taking purposeful action ✔️ Why challenges create growth and leadership ✔️ The difference between external motivation and intrinsic drive ✔️ Navigating setbacks, brick walls and self-doubt ✔️ The importance of measuring progress and refining daily actions ✔️ Health, energy, longevity and living in alignment with purpose

    Follow James Fleming LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesflemingtpwtd/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/successorexcusespodcast YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@SuccessorExcusesPodcast Website → https://thepowerwithintraining.com/

    Follow Dr John Demartini Website → https://drdemartini.com/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drjohndemartini/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjohndemartini/

    Timestamps

    [00:00] Introduction to Dr John Demartini [01:15] John's mission and life’s work [02:40] Why values determine achievement and fulfilment [04:30] The seven questions for identifying meaningful goals [06:00] Authentic values versus external expectations [08:00] Understanding what truly drives behaviour [11:00] James on work, purpose and finding flow [13:20] John's childhood challenges and learning difficulties [15:00] Leaving home and living as a street kid [15:40] The moment that changed John's life [17:00] Overcoming dyslexia and learning to study [19:00] James shares his own dyslexia journey [21:30] High-priority actions and measuring progress [23:20] Advice from Mary Kay Ash on prioritisation [25:20] The Secret, manifestation and purposeful action [29:00] Leadership, empowerment and personal responsibility [30:20] The fulfilment that comes from impacting others [34:00] Mastering the seven areas of life [36:40] Challenges, growth and leadership [39:40] Why intrinsic motivation matters [41:00] Dealing with setbacks and hitting a brick wall [44:40] John's top advice for life and business [47:40] Health, energy and longevity [50:45] Final thoughts and closing remarks
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  • Corporate Burnout to Award-Winning Spirits Founder: Carol Jackson’s ELJ Drinks Story | Episode 64

    Corporate Burnout to Award-Winning Spirits Founder: Carol Jackson’s ELJ Drinks Story | Episode 64
    2026/07/26

    Carol Jackson knows exactly what it feels like to leave the comfort of a successful career and step into the chaos of building something from scratch.

    After years in the corporate world, Carol reached a point where she knew something had to change. What started as a side hustle became ELJ Drinks, an award-winning boutique Scottish spirits company with a range of gins and a Honey Spiced Rum.

    In this episode of Success or Excuses, James Fleming sits down with Carol Jackson to talk about corporate burnout, expensive mistakes, COVID pivots, building a product-based business and learning as you go.

    Carol shares how ELJ Drinks began with a ready-to-drink gin cocktail range, why early decisions led to stock being poured down the sink, and how the business adapted when hospitality shut down overnight.

    She also talks about moving online, running virtual gin experiences for charities, building community through Cocktails with Carol, crowdfunding her lemon gin, and launching Honey Spiced Rum using honey from her own bees in Blythswood Square.

    James adds his own experience throughout, reflecting on the early struggles of building a business, the pressure of COVID, the importance of mindset, and why business ownership is one of the hardest but best things he has ever done.

    Key moments include: ✔️ Leaving the corporate world after burnout ✔️ Starting ELJ Drinks as a side hustle ✔️ Early product mistakes and expensive lessons ✔️ Building a Scottish spirits brand ✔️ Pivoting during COVID and growing online ✔️ Virtual gin experiences and Cocktails with Carol ✔️ Crowdfunding the lemon gin launch ✔️ Moving from gin into Honey Spiced Rum ✔️ The story behind Carol’s bees and Scottish honey ✔️ Being a female entrepreneur and business owner ✔️ Carol’s three pieces of advice: get out your head, find your tribe, don’t seek perfection

    Follow James Fleming: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesflemingtpwtd/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/successorexcusespodcast YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@SuccessorExcusesPodcast Website → https://thepowerwithintraining.com/

    Follow Carol Jackson: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-jackson-ellisgin/ Company Website → https://ellisgin.com/

    Timestamps [00:00] Introduction to Carol Jackson [00:01:00] Carol’s background and ELJ Drinks [00:02:00] Starting the business as a side hustle [00:03:00] Launching the ready-to-drink gin cocktail range [00:04:00] Early mistakes and expensive lessons [00:06:00] Leaving the corporate world after burnout [00:08:00] Creating colour-changing gins [00:09:00] Launching pink shimmer gin [00:10:30] COVID and the impact on hospitality [00:11:00] Moving online and partnering with charities [00:12:00] Cocktails with Carol and building community [00:12:40] Crowdfunding the lemon gin launch [00:13:40] James reflects on his own COVID pivot [00:16:30] Gifting, online growth and coming out of COVID [00:18:30] Reacting to change and rebuilding the business [00:20:00] The gin market changing [00:22:00] Moving into rum [00:25:30] The story behind Honey Spiced Rum [00:27:20] Carol’s bees and Scottish honey [00:28:30] Launching Honey Spiced Rum in 2024 [00:34:20] The hard reality of running a business [00:36:00] James shares the start of The Power Within Training [00:41:30] Wearing different hats as a business owner [00:43:00] Networking and finding the right people [00:49:30] Advice for anyone starting a business [00:53:40] Being a female entrepreneur [00:56:30] Recognition, House of Lords and Downing Street [00:58:50] Carol’s three pieces of advice [01:00:40] Closing thoughts
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