Wednesday 19th Nov 2025

Life of a Business Leader – E17 – 7 Fatal Mistakes

If you’re serious about growing and scaling your business, this episode is your ultimate blueprint. Welcome to Episode 17 of The Life of a Business Leader featuring a powerful conversation between Royston Guest and business growth expert Chris Brindley—who brings more than 40 years of real-world, sleeves-rolled-up operational leadership, advising, scaling and transforming businesses across multiple industries. In this exclusive masterclass, Royston and Chris dissect the 7 Fatal Mistakes that cause 20.8% of businesses to fail in year one, 40% by year two, and more than 65% by year three. Drawing directly from the Seven Fatal Mistakes report, this episode serves as a practical playbook for every entrepreneur, business owner, founder, CEO, or leader looking to scale sustainably and profitably. Together, they unpack why so many business owners unknowingly sabotage their own growth and how you can avoid the traps that silently destroy companies from the inside. These aren’t theoretical lessons—these are real, battle-tested insights used inside top-performing organisations worldwide.

By Royston Guest