046 Interview: Jay Allen

Welcome to this episode of the Fail Forward podcast.   In the longest episode of the Fail Forward Podcast to date, I talk to Jay Allen, qualified psychologist, former social worker, medically retired Sergeant Major of the British Army, business mentor and creator of the “Add a Zero” business growth methodology.   Jay shares his story of life before the British Army to life as a leading business mentor and lecturer leading fascinating research into the causes of business failure.    After joining the army for a 5 year stint to clear his student debt, Jay was medically retired due to life changing injuries almost 13 years later, following a successful military career.    Jay talks candidly about the impact of his injuries and the rehab that followed, how being sectioned under the Mental Health Act turned out to be a pivotal positive point in his life and his shocking experience of job hunting on Civvy Street.    After 147 interviews in ten months and on the brink of financial disaster, Jay took drastic action to secure a job cutting grass at a country pile in the north, eventually catapulting Jay into the world of business where he transformed one the country’s best known supermarket chains.    In true Fail Forward style, what follows is a fascinating journey of ups, downs, twists and turns that is sure to leave you inspired.    If you enjoyed listening to Jay click here to find out more about working with him.   If you’re enjoying the Fail Forward podcasts, follow me on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn for all the latest on my mission to help business owners Fail Forward.    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/failforwardhenri LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-ghijben-539132101/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@failforward12 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/henrighijben/