I’m Jeremy Jacobs, an entrepreneur, coach, and mentor with 20 years of experience (and plenty of lessons learned). In this podcast, we get honest about failure, mental health, and the messy reality of running a business.
Each episode features inspiring entrepreneurs, expert insights, or actionable advice to help you build a successful business, stress less, and enjoy the journey. We discuss our failures and mistakes so you can avoid them.
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Jeremy Jacobs is an experienced entrepreneur, coach, business consultant, and mentor. He started his career in digital marketing, managing multi-million-pound campaigns for well-known global brands. He left that career to start 2 businesses, including a food manufacturing company with his Mum, which ran successfully for 13 years. He now works as a coach, mentor and consultant for a wide range of businesses, including start-ups and solo entrepreneurs, through his business, Cookie Jar . He has an MBA with Distinction from the University of Sussex.
Personal website: https://jeremyjacobs.co.uk
Cookie Jar: http://cookiejar.info/
Social Media Accounts:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyjacobsuk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyjacobsuk
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I’m Jeremy Jacobs, an entrepreneur, coach, and mentor with 20 years of experience (and plenty of lessons learned). In this podcast, we get honest about failure, mental health, and the messy reality of running a business.
Each episode features inspiring entrepreneurs, expert insights, or actionable advice to help you build a successful business, stress less, and enjoy the journey. We discuss our failures and mistakes so you can avoid them.
Like this show? Please leave us a review here.
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Jeremy Jacobs is an experienced entrepreneur, coach, business consultant, and mentor. He started his career in digital marketing, managing multi-million-pound campaigns for well-known global brands. He left that career to start 2 businesses, including a food manufacturing company with his Mum, which ran successfully for 13 years. He now works as a coach, mentor and consultant for a wide range of businesses, including start-ups and solo entrepreneurs, through his business, Cookie Jar . He has an MBA with Distinction from the University of Sussex.
Personal website: https://jeremyjacobs.co.uk
Cookie Jar: http://cookiejar.info/
Social Media Accounts:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyjacobsuk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyjacobsuk
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I'm back! In this episode, I share my journey of balancing a social media presence with individual well-being. After taking a five-month break, I reflect on the transformational experiences that have reshaped my approach to business and life. Join me as I explore the pressures of social media, its impact on mental health, and the importance of staying true to yourself. Discover how I've learned to find what truly works for me and my business, and how you can do the same.
In this episode, I'm sharing the two crucial metrics that most small business owners overlook despite their significant impact on growth, especially if you're in a service-based business.
Forget about chasing vanity metrics like followers, views and followers. There are two metrics that are far more critical to your success you should be focusing on.
Tune in to discover these game-changing metrics and understand exactly why they're essential for driving genuine, sustainable success in your business.
#smallbusiness #entrepreneur #smallbusinessowner #sales #motivation
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If you’ve ever felt like you started the year with big plans but lost momentum (or ended up feeling guilty about it), this episode is for you. We’ll talk about why it’s completely normal to struggle with sticking to goals, how to build sustainable habits, and how to take a more compassionate approach to self-improvement. Because let’s be real—beating yourself up doesn’t help you achieve anything!
✅ Why goal-setting isn’t about perfection—it’s about persistence
✅ The Review, Rinse, Repeat method for staying on track
✅ How to schedule regular check-ins with yourself (and actually stick to them)
✅ The importance of tracking progress—and why your memory isn’t reliable
✅ How to adjust your goals without feeling like you’ve “failed”
#smallbusiness #entrepreneur #smallbusinessowner #sales #motivation
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I’m Jeremy Jacobs. I have been an entrepreneur for 20 years and built a seven-figure business. I now help entrepreneurs and business owners do the same through my content and coaching programmes.
💪🏼 Get weekly strategy, tips and guidance on how to build your business
http://jeremyjacobs.co.uk/newsletter/
🏆 Work with me
https://jeremyjacobs.co.uk/work-with-me/
🙌 Connect with me on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyjacobsuk/
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In this episode of How Not To Run A Business, I share straightforward advice to make running a business less stressful. If you’ve ever felt like you’re spinning too many plates or want to get things running more smoothly, this episode’s for you.
I’ll discuss some key ways to stay organised, stay on top of things, and free up your time for what really matters, whether that’s growing your business or just having a bit of breathing room.
Listen and see how you can make life a bit easier!
#smallbusiness #entrepreneur #smallbusinessowner #sales #motivation
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I’m Jeremy Jacobs. I have been an entrepreneur for 20 years and built a seven-figure business. I now help entrepreneurs and business owners do the same through my content and coaching programmes.
💪🏼 Get weekly strategy, tips and guidance on how to build your business
http://jeremyjacobs.co.uk/newsletter/
🏆 Work with me
https://jeremyjacobs.co.uk/work-with-me/
🙌 Connect with me on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyjacobsuk/
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Year-end reflections can be painful. I am here to make it less so. In this episode of How Not to Run a Business, I’m talking about the mental and emotional challenges of looking back on your year as an entrepreneur and small business owner.
I’ll walk you through the seven common mistakes people make when reviewing their year, and how to approach it with a clearer perspective. We’ll cover things like:
Reflection doesn’t have to feel like a punishment or a pointless exercise. Done well, it’s an opportunity to acknowledge your achievements, learn from what didn’t go to plan, and prepare for the year ahead with a bit more clarity.
So, if you want to start the new year on the right foot, this one’s for you.
#smallbusiness #entrepreneur #smallbusinessowner #sales #motivation
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I’m Jeremy Jacobs. I have been an entrepreneur for 20 years and built a seven-figure business. I now help entrepreneurs and business owners do the same through my content and coaching programmes.
💪🏼 Get weekly strategy, tips and guidance on how to build your business
http://jeremyjacobs.co.uk/newsletter/
🏆 Work with me
https://jeremyjacobs.co.uk/work-with-me/
🙌 Connect with me on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyjacobsuk/
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In this episode, I’m tackling something that makes many small business owners squirm—sales. If selling feels awkward, pushy, or just plain scary, you’re not alone.
I’ll share seven reasons why we struggle with sales and how to reframe your mindset to make it feel more natural—and enjoyable. It’s all about helping people, celebrating small wins, and finding a style that works for you.
If sales has ever felt like a necessary evil, this episode is for you. Tune in and start selling with confidence!
#smallbusiness #entrepreneur #smallbusinessowner #sales #motivation
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I’m Jeremy Jacobs. I have been an entrepreneur for 20 years and built a seven-figure business. I now help entrepreneurs and business owners do the same through my content and coaching programmes.
💪🏼 Get weekly strategy, tips and guidance on how to build your business
http://jeremyjacobs.co.uk/newsletter/
🏆 Work with me
https://jeremyjacobs.co.uk/work-with-me/
🙌 Connect with me on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyjacobsuk/
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What if your business could thrive without you constantly holding it together? In this episode, I’m sharing my thoughts on building a company that operates independently of you, the owner.
I reflect on my journey—the highs, the struggles, and the lessons I’ve learned about tying my identity too closely to my business. I’ll talk about why delegation, systemisation, and planning for the future are crucial steps to creating a sustainable business model that works and gives you the freedom to live a better quality of life.
#businessgrowth #entrepreneurlife #delegation #worklifebalance #businesssuccess #smallbusinesstips #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #sme #smallbusinessowner #leadershipdevelopment #businessownerlife #scalablebusiness
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I’m Jeremy Jacobs. I have been an entrepreneur for 20 years and built a seven-figure business. I now help entrepreneurs and business owners do the same through my content and coaching programmes.
💪🏼 Get weekly strategy, tips and guidance on how to build your business
http://jeremyjacobs.co.uk/newsletter/
🏆 Work with me
https://jeremyjacobs.co.uk/work-with-me/
🙌 Connect with me on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyjacobsuk/
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In this episode, I reveal the five key lessons I learned from making £125,000 in just three weeks! 🚀
From understanding market demand to the secrets of customer retention, I break down exactly what helped me grow fast and maintain success. Don’t miss out if you’re ready to level up your business game! 🙌
#smallbusinessowners #founders #entrepreneurship #smallbusiness #growth #founder #entrepreneur #startup
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I’m Jeremy Jacobs. I have been an entrepreneur for 18 years and built a seven-figure business. I now help entrepreneurs and business owners do the same through my content and coaching programmes.
💪🏼 Get weekly strategy, tips and guidance on how to build your business
http://jeremyjacobs.co.uk/newsletter/
🏆 Work with me
https://jeremyjacobs.co.uk/work-with-me/
🙌 Connect with me on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyjacobsuk/
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In this episode, I share my personal experience of tackling business debt and the hard lessons I learned along the way. I walk through five essential steps that can help any entrepreneur facing financial difficulties.
We’ll talk about why looking after your mental health is a priority, how to get a clear understanding of your financial situation, and the benefits of seeking professional guidance. I also cover the difference between good and bad debt, cutting back on expenses, practical ways to increase revenue, and how to restructure debt to get back on solid ground.
If you're dealing with financial struggles or just want to be better prepared, this episode is for you.
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Every wondered why some people seem to be make success look easy and you struggle? There's a reason why, and when you realise what it is, it will blow your mind!
In this episode I discuss the role of luck in business and how it relates to success. I emphasise that success is not solely defined by material possessions and status, but rather by achieving one's own version of success. I explore the concept of luck and opportunity, highlighting the importance of taking action and creating opportunities for luck to occur. I share a personal example of luck in my own business and encourage listeners not to compare themselves to others.
Takeaways
Chapters
03:00 - Defining Success
06:11 - The Role of Luck and Opportunity
08:35 - The Concept of Luck in Business
12:23 - Personal Example of Luck in Business
14:21 - Comparing Success to Others
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Join me, Jeremy Jacobs, in this incredible chat with the awesome Mike Fatter, a fellow Canadian entrepreneur who turned his business into a jaw-dropping nine-figure success! 🚀 We're diving into the real stuff – starting a business, overcoming imposter syndrome, and just being authentic. 🌟 Mike spills the beans on his personal journey, sharing the magic of continuous improvement and bouncing back from failures. 💪 This isn't your typical success story; we're challenging the norm and redefining what it means to win or learn. 🌈 Get ready for a mind-blowing conversation that's packed with insights to elevate your own journey. 🎙️ Don't miss out on this episode – it's your ticket to transforming how you see business and life!
Ready to transform your approach to business and life? Don't miss this episode packed with wisdom and motivation!
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00: Introduction and Background
03:18: Starting a Business and Overcoming Challenges
04:43: Defining Success and Setting Goals
07:07: Creating Your Best Day Ever
08:20: The Importance of Work-Life Balance
10:44: The Relationship Between Money and Success
17:22: The Role of Mentors in Success
22:40: The Importance of Quality and Making Tough Decisions
25:34: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
34:58: Embracing Authenticity and Unleashing Your Superpowers
37:49: Dealing with Failure and Embracing Continuous Improvement
46:11: Embracing Failure and Learning
49:02: The Meaning of Failure
52:50: Resources for Entrepreneurs
Resources and links from the episode:
https://www.mikefata.ca/grow-unstoppable-entrepreneur
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Welcome to 2024. An informal chat about what's been going in my world since the last episode came out and what I have planned for the year ahead.
If you're struggling with growth or giving yourself a hard time about not being good enough then listen to this episode.
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You've just had a big failure in your business.
You're deflated and upset.
You start questioning your choices.
You end up asking yourself, am I sh*t at business?
The answer is NO!
I can promise you that all of business owners, at some point, question whether they're sh*t at business.
In this episode we unpick what you need to do as a business owner to flip the script on this negative narrative you have, get back up and move forward!
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Jeremy Jacobs is an experienced entrepreneur, business consultant, and mentor. He started his career in digital marketing, managing multi-million-pound campaigns for well-known global brands. He left that career to start 2 businesses including a food manufacturing company with his Mum which ran successfully for 13 years. He now works as a mentor and consultant for a wide range of businesses including start-ups and solo entrepreneurs through his marketing and management consultancy, Cookie Jar Consultancy. He has an MBA with Distinction from the University of Sussex.
He is proudly neurodivergent and a member of the LGBTQ+ community. He lives in Sussex with his partner and their two dogs.
Personal website: https://jeremyjacobs.co.uk
Cookie Jar: http://cookiejar.info/
Social media accounts:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyjacobsuk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyjacobsuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremyjacobsuk
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Krisi started Bird and Blend with business partner Mike knowing nothing about tea or running a business. She drew up their mission statement on a piece of paper in the pub whilst working as a ski instructor in Canada.
We go on the journey from the start-up, working in her parent's back bedroom to running 14 retail stores across the UK and a successful international ecommerce website.
Krisi opens up about the challenges she faced as a founder. Burning out twice, not sleeping with severe anxiety and heart palpations. She shares some strategies for dealing with it and getting support.
A great episode for any founder or wannabe one. Packed with honest, real and useful advice.
We touch on:
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Jeremy Jacobs is an experienced entrepreneur, business consultant, and mentor. He started his career in digital marketing, managing multi-million-pound campaigns for well-known global brands. He left that career to start 2 businesses including a food manufacturing company with his Mum which ran successfully for 13 years. He now works as a mentor and consultant for a wide range of businesses including start-ups and solo entrepreneurs through his marketing and management consultancy, Cookie Jar Consultancy. He has an MBA with Distinction from the University of Sussex.
He is proudly neurodivergent and a member of the LGBTQ+ community. He lives in Sussex with his partner and their two dogs.
Personal website: https://jeremyjacobs.co.uk
Cookie Jar: http://cookiejar.info/
Social media accounts:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyjacobsuk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyjacobsuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremyjacobsuk
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Failure is a word we avoid using in a society obsessed with success.
The cold hard truth is we all fail. More than we will ever admit.
The sooner you can embrace and accept failure then the sooner you will achieve your own version of success.
In this episode I uncover some cold hard truths about failure and one key skill we all need to learn to get comfortable with the F word!
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Jeremy Jacobs is an experienced entrepreneur, business consultant, and mentor. He started his career in digital marketing, managing multi-million-pound campaigns for well-known global brands. He left that career to start 2 businesses including a food manufacturing company with his Mum which ran successfully for 13 years. He now works as a mentor and consultant for a wide range of businesses including start-ups and solo entrepreneurs through his marketing and management consultancy, Cookie Jar Consultancy. He has an MBA with Distinction from the University of Sussex.
He is proudly neurodivergent and a member of the LGBTQ+ community. He lives in Sussex with his partner and their two dogs.
Personal website: https://jeremyjacobs.co.uk
Cookie Jar: http://cookiejar.info/
Social media accounts:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyjacobsuk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyjacobsuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremyjacobsuk
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Ever thought about starting a business whilst you're working full-time?
Well Mark did exactly that. He started an ice cream company when he was working a hectic job at Virgin Atlantic.
He didn't just start a little something on the side, he went all in to launch a brand new ice cream brand to challenge an already saturated and competitive market.
It didn't end well.
Mark very kindly agreed to come and share his story with us. And boy, it is a story!
I am very proud to bring you this episode. Mark is an incredible man. Not only has he had an amazing career to Virgin Atlantic and British Airways but he's a thoroughly decent human.
This episode is back to back with honesty, great advice and tips on How Not to Run a Business!
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Jeremy Jacobs is an experienced entrepreneur, business consultant, and mentor. He started his career in digital marketing, managing multi-million-pound campaigns for well-known global brands. He left that career to start 2 businesses including a food manufacturing company with his Mum which ran successfully for 13 years. He now works as a mentor and consultant for a wide range of businesses including start-ups and solo entrepreneurs through his marketing and management consultancy, Cookie Jar Consultancy. He has an MBA with Distinction from the University of Sussex.
He is proudly neurodivergent and a member of the LGBTQ+ community. He lives in Sussex with his partner and their two dogs.
Personal website: https://jeremyjacobs.co.uk
Cookie Jar: http://cookiejar.info/
Social media accounts:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyjacobsuk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyjacobsuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremyjacobsuk
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It's almost mid way through 2023 and I have been reflecting on the year so far. I have been checking in with my goals and plans for the year. It got me thinking about how, we business owners, we're generally on one of two paths in our business journey. In this episode I pick apart what they are and ask some key questions for you to ponder to assess and evaluate your goals in business and life.
I also talk about one of the key mistakes people make with their approach to their business and life.
The question is, which path are you on?
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Jeremy Jacobs is an experienced entrepreneur, business consultant, and mentor. He started his career in digital marketing, managing multi-million-pound campaigns for well-known global brands. He left that career to start 2 businesses including a food manufacturing company with his Mum which ran successfully for 13 years. He now works as a mentor and consultant for a wide range of businesses including start-ups and solo entrepreneurs through his marketing and management consultancy, Cookie Jar Consultancy. He has an MBA with Distinction from the University of Sussex.
He is proudly neurodivergent and a member of the LGBTQ+ community. He lives in Sussex with his partner and their two dogs.
Personal website: https://jeremyjacobs.co.uk
Cookie Jar: http://cookiejar.info/
Social media accounts:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyjacobsuk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyjacobsuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremyjacobsuk
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Dr Fiona Peters is a UK based leading expert in Neurodiversity in the workplace and in her personal life, as well as an authority on the impact of the mixed-race classification in organisations and families.
She has ADHD and she was diagnosed in her early 50s. We sat down to talk about ADHD, failure and how to heal post-diagnosis.
Fiona has a mission to help support people in business with ADHD. Using her extensive experience and her personal experience of having ADHD we had a fascinating conversion about her journey to diagnosis and what impact that has had on her personal and professional life.
We touch on the experience of being diagnosed in an adulthood as children of the 70s and 80s and growing up in a world where little was understood about ADHD and neurodiversity.
It was a very deep, raw and honest conversation that I know will support those with ADHD or thinking they may have it.
This is part 2 of a two part episode. For the previous one, please listen to episode #35.
Fiona's website: drfionapeters.co.uk
Fiona's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-fiona-peters-frsa-9a55a876
ADHDLIFE.Team Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/httpswww.drfionapeters.co.uk/
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Jeremy Jacobs is an experienced entrepreneur, business consultant, and mentor. He started his career in digital marketing, managing multi-million-pound campaigns for well-known global brands. He left that career to start 2 businesses including a food manufacturing company with his Mum which ran successfully for 13 years. He now works as a mentor and consultant for a wide range of businesses including start-ups and solo entrepreneurs through his marketing and management consultancy, Cookie Jar Consultancy. He has an MBA with Distinction from the University of Sussex.
He is proudly neurodivergent and a member of the LGBTQ+ community. He lives in Sussex with his partner and their two dogs.
Personal website: https://jeremyjacobs.co.uk
Cookie Jar: http://cookiejar.info/
Social media accounts:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyjacobsuk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyjacobsuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremyjacobsuk
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