Jay Allen - My Favourite Mistake - Episode 11

Tales of a Parentrepreneur

Welcome to Tales of A Parentpreneur, a podcast that tells the stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

So why “Tales of a Parentreprenuer”? Well during the ups and downs of running my own business over the last 15 years, I’ve managed to do the thing that seems alien. Build a 7 figure business without getting divorced and without my kids hating me.

On this episode we have Jay Allen, the founder and Director of My TrueNorth, talking about juggling the demands of a business owner and being a parent, and of course, his favourite mistake.

Summary Jay Allen, founder and director of My TrueNorth, shares his experiences as a parentrepreneur and the lessons he learned from his favorite mistake. He discusses the challenges he faced when his business contract with Woolworths fell through and the impact it had on his family and employees. Jay emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, resilience, and adapting to the changing times as a parent and business owner. He also highlights the significance of continuous learning and personal development in staying relevant and effective in today's society. Additionally, Jay shares his nomination for the New Year's Honours List and his journey towards becoming a digital nomad. In this conversation, Jay Allen discusses various topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic and remote work. He shares his experience of predicting the UK lockdown based on his previous work in the military. He also talks about the importance of preparing for a longer lockdown and how his business adapted to support clients during this time. Jay and Jamie discuss the acceptance of remote work and the potential future of office spaces. They also explore key behaviors that people should adopt, such as self-discovery, open communication, and sharing knowledge. Jay recommends three books that have had a significant impact on his life and business. Finally, he shares where people can find him and his books. Takeaways

• Predicting and preparing for potential scenarios can help businesses navigate challenging situations.
• Remote work has become widely accepted and offers flexibility and freedom.
• Balancing remote work with in-person interactions is important for maintaining community and culture.
• Key behaviors to install in people include self-discovery, open communication, and sharing knowledge.

Sound Bites Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:23 Favorite Mistake 02:21 Mindset Coping with Challenges 05:18I mpact of Mistake on Relationships 09:12 Lessons Learned and Takeaways 19:38 Juggling Business and Parenthood 23:58 Delayed Gratification and Recognition 27:41 Being a Parent in the 21st Century 35:48 Continued Learning and Personal Development 44:35 New Year's Honours List 49:36 Becoming a Digital Nomad 49:42 Predicting the UK Lockdown 52:06 Preparing for a Longer Lockdown 55:25 The Acceptance of Remote Work 56:21 The Future of Office Spaces 59:47 Key Behaviors to Install in People 01:01:48 First Record and Most Memorable Place Visited 01:04:23 Top Three Recommended Books 01:08:07 Implementing Michael Gerber's Principles 01:12:52 Where to Find Jay Allen

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://dr-biz.co.uk/home-7258

Home of Dr Biz aka Jamie Reeves, who works with married business owners to help them get to 7 figures without getting divorced or there kids hating them.

If you feel that your business and your family life are out of whack, then book on a discovery call to see where Jamie can help you. https://links.usegoldstar.com/widget/bookings/jamie

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To find out more on Jay Allen, check him out on Linkedin.

About the host, Dr Biz aka Jamie Reeves

Jamie is a dad of 3 from Wigan. I've been an entertainer for 31 years and involved in the wedding industry for the past 15 years.

Professionally, I'm head waiter at The Best Singing Waiters, creator of Dr Biz, qualified level 4 Transformation Coach with the International authority for Professional coaching and Mentoring and a singer songwriter with over 100K streams on Spotify and millions of views across my other socials, with my version of Tennessee Whiskey amassing over 3 million views alone.

You can find more from the singer/songwriter Jamie Reeves by clicking here