logo
episode-header-image
Nov 11
52m 12s

How Entrepreneurs Win in the Age of TikT...

High Performance
About this episode

As founder of Nails Inc., Thea Green built one of the UK’s most successful beauty brands by combining creativity with integrity, and knowing when to pivot.


In this episode, Thea shares the defining moment she decided to close the last nail bar and shift fully to retail, the lessons learned from turning down early acquisition offers, and the challenge of letting go after selling the business to find new purpose. She also reflects on the power of honesty and apologising in leadership, the importance of timing, and why adaptability and empathy are the true foundations of lasting success.


It’s a story about courage, evolution, and staying true to your values while navigating change at every stage of business.



Partners:


IFS - award-winning Asset & Service Management software

👉 Reimagine your operations at: https://highpfrmc.com/ifs-au


Heights 👉 Join Jake in maintaining your energy, with Vitals. Get 20% off with code Room20: https://highpfrmc.com/heights-vitals-au


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Yesterday
Anything Above Zero Compounds
<p>In this week's notebook, I talk about the fear I felt going into an interview with footballing superstar Robert Lewandowski, why we should enjoy our struggles, celebrate ourselves, and actively seek fear, not run from it. </p><br><p>If you're currently feeling paralysed by fea ... Show More
14m 18s
Nov 18
Which Country Will Win The AI race? | Microsoft UK CEO
<p>How does someone go from tinkering with computers in a small Manchester bedroom to leading Microsoft UK’s AI revolution? For Darren Hardman, it began with curiosity, hard work, and a lesson that changed his outlook forever: success isn’t about working more hours, it’s about wo ... Show More
39m 38s
Nov 14
Jake's Notebook | Are You Wasting Time? The Hidden Forces Shaping Your Discipline and Relationships
<p>In this week's notebook, I talk about the invisible force that quietly decides the quality of every relationship, the surprising link between doing the hard things you’d rather avoid and living a longer, calmer life, and the truth about time — how we use it, and how it complet ... Show More
29m 51s
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2024
What most people miss about marketing | Rory Sutherland (Vice Chairman of Ogilvy UK, author)
<p><strong>Rory Sutherland</strong> is widely regarded as one of the most influential (and most entertaining) thinkers in marketing and behavioral science.<strong> </strong>He’s the vice chairman of Ogilvy UK, the author of <em>Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creatin ... Show More
1h 24m
Jul 2024
496 Chaotic Change by Nicholas Webb
Chaotic Change: Embracing Chaos to Drive Innovation and Growth by Nicholas Webb ABOUT THE BOOK: Chaotic Change is designed to be a comprehensive guide for leaders, innovators, and change-makers navigating the complexities of the modern business landscape. Through personal anecdot ... Show More
1h 18m
Jun 2025
S06.EP10 - Problem Framing: Rewire How You Think, Create, and Lead with Rory Sutherland
In this episode of JUST Branding, we’re joined by the brilliant and delightfully unconventional Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy UK, TED speaker, and author of Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don’t Make Sense. Rory takes us deep into the world of problem frami ... Show More
1h 12m
Sep 17
Decoding the Genius Bill: A Catalyst for Stablecoin Innovation and Adoption
Austin Campbell, Managing Partner at Zero Knowledge Consulting, and Adam Zarazinski, CEO at Inca Digital, explore the Genius Bill and its potential to revolutionize the stablecoin landscape. They discuss the many changes with the current government, including regulations and comp ... Show More
31m 40s
Nov 2024
Yael Mark - Why Product Managers Should Care About Behavioural Science (with Yael Mark, Behavioural Design Product Consultant)
Yael Mark is a behavioural scientist turned product manager, who is passionate about helping others unlock the power of user-centred product design by embracing behavioural science. She believes that understanding human behaviour and cognitive biases can drive better product deci ... Show More
52m 46s
Sep 2024
1,036: The Power of AI in Shaping Strategic Finance Leadership | Zane Rowe, CFO, Workday
In 2012, after nearly two decades in the airline industry, Zane Rowe made a bold career pivot. Leaving behind his role as CFO at United Airlines, Rowe stepped into the tech world, joining Apple in a sales role—a move many saw as risky but one that would ultimately shape his persp ... Show More
36m 38s
Jul 2025
He saved OpenAI, invented the “Like” button, and built Google Maps: Bret Taylor on the future of careers, coding, agents, and more
Bret Taylor’s legendary career includes being CTO of Meta, co-CEO of Salesforce, chairman of the board at OpenAI (yes, during that drama), co-creating both Google Maps and the Like button, and founding three companies. Today he’s the founder and CEO of Sierra, an AI agent company ... Show More
1h 28m
Nov 2024
Personalized: Customer Strategy in the Age of AI. Harnessing the Power of AI (ft. David Edelman)
<p>The Five Promises of Personalization.  Harnessing the power of AI to personalize the customer experience.  Exploding the myth of proving the ROI of CX.  </p><p>This and so much more to talk about with our guest David Edelman on the All Things Considered CX Podcast with Bob Azm ... Show More
36m 43s
Oct 2024
The Role of Storytelling in Brand Building: Insights from Stephanie McCarty, CMO of Taylor Morrison
Welcome to another episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast. Today, Jenny speaks with Stephanie McCarty, CMO at Taylor Morrison, America’s most trusted homebuilder. This special episode comes to you from the sidelines of Brandweek 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. Discover Stephanie's i ... Show More
28m 33s
Jul 2024
Innovating Around an Existing Core Product or Service
What do LEGO, GoPro, and CarMax have in common? Wharton professor David Robertson says they all have a similar strategy for growth that involves building families of complementary innovations around a core product or service. It’s an approach to innovation that’s neither disrupti ... Show More
25m 23s