He pitched his supplement brand, landed a full offer, and went through brutal due diligence, only for the deal to fall apart. In this brutally honest episode, Lou reveals the real story behind his Dragons' Den experience, the supply chain meltdown that almost ruined his business, and what it really takes to survive as a founder with no money, no experience, and no backup plan.
What you’ll learn:
- The truth behind Lou’s Dragons’ Den pitch.
How supply chain chaos crushed his cashflow. - His biggest financial & legal mistakes.
- Why most product startups fail in year one.
- What mindset you need to survive the storm.
If you’re building something from scratch, this is your survival guide.
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I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, and your straight-talking guide to building a business that actually works. I’ve raised over £750M, built (and rebuilt) 8-figure companies, and learned the hard way what it really takes to win.
On No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bollocks to bring you raw conversations with 7–8 figure founders, investors, and experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the scars to prove it. No hype, no theory, just actionable strategies you can use today to start, grow, and scale your business.
Whether you’re stuck in your 9–5, building your side hustle, or trying to hit your first £100k month, this is your go-to podcast for entrepreneur tips, startup growth strategies, raising capital, building a personal brand, and avoiding the costly mistakes most founders make.
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