Mark Beggs, Dyslexic Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development Expert Talks To

In today’s podcast, I shared a deeply personal journey about how discovering MindStore — and the work of its founder, Jack Black — changed the direction of my life when everything felt lost.After a robbery in which I was stabbed, I was forced to close my business and start again from the ground up. I went from running a business to flipping burgers, facing a reality where the future felt uncertain and the goals I once had seemed completely unattainable.Finding MindStore became a turning point.Through powerful mental training and visualisation techniques, I began to rebuild belief, regain focus, and see possibilities where I had only seen setbacks. Step by step, that shift in mindset helped me move toward achievements that once felt impossible — changes that I genuinely believe would not have happened without the influence of Jack Black and MindStore.For more than 30 years, MindStore has helped individuals, leaders, and businesses harness the power of the mind to:Reduce stressIncrease creativity and clarityImprove performanceAchieve meaningful personal and professional successThis episode is for anyone who feels:Knocked down by life or businessStuck, overwhelmed, or starting againUnsure how to reach goals that feel out of reachBecause sometimes the biggest transformation doesn’t begin with circumstances — it begins with how we think.Thank you for tuning in!I’m Mark Beggs, neurodiversity specialist, speaker, and bestselling author of the childens books The Umbrella Girls and the Tree people and business book You Need a Neck Like A Jocky's Boll***K to be and Entrepreneur. Through my work, I support children, adults, parents, and organisations in understanding neurodiversity, building confidence, and creating environments where every individual can thrive.With years of experience in coaching, leadership development and business developmentand empowering neurodivergent thinkers, this podcast is my way of sharing insights, real conversations, and practical tools that make a difference.You can contact me on mark.beggs@me.com or via www.mindseyeeducation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning’s conversation explored the word “chancer” — a term often used in Ireland and the UK to describe someone who appears to be taking opportunities without fully knowing what they’re doing.But in business, being a chancer can mean something very different.Many entrepreneurs start with vision, belief, and courage, not perfect knowledge. They make mistakes, learn as they go, and bring the right people around them to turn an idea into reality. What looks like luck or guessing from the outside is often bravery, persistence, and willingness to try.The dictionary defines a chancer as “a person who exploits any opportunity to further their own ends.” Today’s discussion challenged us to rethink that meaning — because sometimes the people willing to take the chance are the ones who build, create, and lead.This episode is for business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone starting something new who may feel unsure but keeps going anyway.Thank you for tuning in!I’m Mark Beggs, neurodiversity specialist, speaker, and bestselling author of the childens books The Umbrella Girls and the Tree people and business book You Need a Neck Like A Jocky's Boll***K to be and Entrepreneur. Through my work, I support children, adults, parents, and organisations in understanding neurodiversity, building confidence, and creating environments where every individual can thrive.With years of experience in coaching, leadership development and business developmentand empowering neurodivergent thinkers, this podcast is my way of sharing insights, real conversations, and practical tools that make a difference.You can contact me on mark.beggs@me.com or via www.mindseyeeducation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can’t control tomorrow — but you can control today. Your actions right now, or even an hour from now, shape how today unfolds, and today is what starts the journey forward. Life and business are about moving forward, not wasting energy looking back. What’s done is done — even if you’re not happy with the past.One of the biggest pressures business owners feel is being told they should be “working on their business, not in it.” The truth is, you can only work on your business when you have people who can work in it. Someone handling accounts. Someone managing credit control. Someone in marketing, sales, and most importantly, someone answering the phone.Until you have that, you have to work in your business.I’ve been to networking events where I left feeling inadequate — like a failure as an entrepreneur — because I wasn’t spending a full day a week working on the business. The reality was simple: at that time, it was just me. And when it’s only you, working in the business isn’t a weakness — it’s survival.Don’t let gurus, websites, speakers, or early-morning talks make you feel stupid or behind. Working in your business is exactly what you should be doing until turnover and profitability allow you to build a team.When we were building our business, the time we worked on it didn’t happen during the day. It happened two or three evenings a week, after everyone else had gone home. We’d sit in a restaurant with a spreadsheet and a plan — that’s where strategy happened. During the day, we worked in the business.Only later, when the team was in place and the business could run without us, could we step away for a full day or even a weekend to work on the business — without worrying because everything was still running.So if it’s just you right now, don’t feel inadequate. You’re not behind. You’re building. Work in your business until it works — and then, and only then, work on it.Thank you for tuning in!I’m Mark Beggs, neurodiversity specialist, speaker, and bestselling author of the childens books The Umbrella Girls and the Tree people and business book You Need a Neck Like A Jocky's Boll***K to be and Entrepreneur. Through my work, I support children, adults, parents, and organisations in understanding neurodiversity, building confidence, and creating environments where every individual can thrive.With years of experience in coaching, leadership development and business developmentand empowering neurodivergent thinkers, this podcast is my way of sharing insights, real conversations, and practical tools that make a difference.You can contact me on mark.beggs@me.com or via www.mindseyeeducation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

his morning’s show explored why Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill is still one of the most important books every business owner and entrepreneur should read.We talked about why all business owners are creative by necessity. Running a business means constantly solving problems, adapting to challenges, and finding ways forward when the path isn’t obvious. Creativity isn’t optional in business — it’s a survival skill.The conversation also focused on perseverance. Success in business rarely comes from one big moment; it comes from continuing when things are difficult, uncertain, or uncomfortable. Often, people give up without realising how close they are to a breakthrough — an event, opportunity, or decision that could change their life for the better.This episode is a reminder that mindset, belief, creativity, and persistence matter just as much as strategy. For business owners facing challenges, it’s about staying in the game long enough for the change to happen.Thank you for tuning in!I’m Mark Beggs, neurodiversity specialist, speaker, and bestselling author of the childens books The Umbrella Girls and the Tree people and business book You Need a Neck Like A Jocky's Boll***K to be and Entrepreneur. Through my work, I support children, adults, parents, and organisations in understanding neurodiversity, building confidence, and creating environments where every individual can thrive.With years of experience in coaching, leadership development and business developmentand empowering neurodivergent thinkers, this podcast is my way of sharing insights, real conversations, and practical tools that make a difference.You can contact me on mark.beggs@me.com or via www.mindseyeeducation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Making someone redundant is never easy, but how it’s done matters more than most people realise. In this episode, I talk about the responsibility business owners and leaders carry when they have to let someone go. Behind every redundancy is a person with hopes, dreams, responsibilities, and a future, and for a period of time, that decision will make life harder for them.I discuss why treating people well during redundancy isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s the human thing to do. From offering support like upskilling opportunities, CV help, or making introductions to new roles, there are ways to soften the impact and show genuine care.Redundancy doesn’t have to be handled coldly or mechanically. We are all human, and how we treat people in difficult moments stays with them. They may not thank you today, but they may remember how you treated them in the future.As I often say, you never know who you’ll meet again in life. Treat people with respect, dignity, and kindness — especially when the conversation is hard.Thank you for tuning in!I’m Mark Beggs, neurodiversity specialist, speaker, and bestselling author of the childens books The Umbrella Girls and the Tree people and business book You Need a Neck Like A Jocky's Boll***K to be and Entrepreneur. Through my work, I support children, adults, parents, and organisations in understanding neurodiversity, building confidence, and creating environments where every individual can thrive.With years of experience in coaching, leadership development and business developmentand empowering neurodivergent thinkers, this podcast is my way of sharing insights, real conversations, and practical tools that make a difference.You can contact me on mark.beggs@me.com or via www.mindseyeeducation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s show focused on one of the fastest but most misunderstood ways to grow a business: buying another company.Most business owners assume acquisitions are only for people with millions in the bank. That’s simply not true. Buying another business doesn’t always require huge upfront cash — it requires planning, creativity, and the confidence to think differently.We talked about why more people don’t pursue acquisitions, even though they’re often the quickest route to business growth. From structured payments over time, using existing cash on balance sheets, asset value, and combining operations, there are many ways to finance an acquisition without putting your business at risk.The real barrier isn’t money — it’s mindset. Most business owners don’t have the courage to combine businesses or explore acquisitions, even when it could significantly accelerate growth and build long-term value.Buying another company isn’t about ego or scale for the sake of it. It’s about intuition, planning, and using what already exists to build something stronger.🎧 The episode is now live on the podcast.Thank you for tuning in!I’m Mark Beggs, neurodiversity specialist, speaker, and bestselling author of the childens books The Umbrella Girls and the Tree people and business book You Need a Neck Like A Jocky's Boll***K to be and Entrepreneur. Through my work, I support children, adults, parents, and organisations in understanding neurodiversity, building confidence, and creating environments where every individual can thrive.With years of experience in coaching, leadership development and business developmentand empowering neurodivergent thinkers, this podcast is my way of sharing insights, real conversations, and practical tools that make a difference.You can contact me on mark.beggs@me.com or via www.mindseyeeducation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning’s show focused on marketing that actually works, especially when budgets are tight. We talked about why business owners need to spend their marketing money wisely instead of chasing shiny ideas or reinventing the wheel.If your competitors are already doing something that works — study it and copy it. Reinventing the wheel costs time and money most businesses don’t have. Smart marketing starts with understanding your market, not trying to be clever.We also covered the importance of knowing where your customers are eating, working, and living, and focusing your marketing efforts exactly there — not everywhere at once.Finally, we spoke about being careful with social media spend. While it can look busy and productive, it often delivers very little return if it’s not targeted properly. Marketing should be measured by results, not likes or views.This episode is about clarity, focus, and making your marketing budget work harder, not louder.Thank you for tuning in!I’m Mark Beggs, neurodiversity specialist, speaker, and bestselling author of the childens books The Umbrella Girls and the Tree people and business book You Need a Neck Like A Jocky's Boll***K to be and Entrepreneur. Through my work, I support children, adults, parents, and organisations in understanding neurodiversity, building confidence, and creating environments where every individual can thrive.With years of experience in coaching, leadership development and business developmentand empowering neurodivergent thinkers, this podcast is my way of sharing insights, real conversations, and practical tools that make a difference.You can contact me on mark.beggs@me.com or via www.mindseyeeducation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Burnout doesn’t begin when you’re tired — it starts much earlier. In this episode, I talk about how burnout often begins with overcommitment, blurred boundaries, constant pressure, and ignoring early warning signs, especially for business owners and entrepreneurs. Long before exhaustion shows up, people stop listening to themselves, say yes too often, and push through stress because “that’s just part of running a business.” This conversation focuses on recognising burnout early, protecting mental health, and making better decisions before the damage is done.Thank you for tuning in!I’m Mark Beggs, neurodiversity specialist, speaker, and bestselling author of the childens books The Umbrella Girls and the Tree people and business book You Need a Neck Like A Jocky's Boll***K to be and Entrepreneur. Through my work, I support children, adults, parents, and organisations in understanding neurodiversity, building confidence, and creating environments where every individual can thrive.With years of experience in coaching, leadership development and business developmentand empowering neurodivergent thinkers, this podcast is my way of sharing insights, real conversations, and practical tools that make a difference.You can contact me on mark.beggs@me.com or via www.mindseyeeducation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Falling Turnover does not mean you have to increase your prices Thank you for tuning in!I’m Mark Beggs, neurodiversity specialist, speaker, and bestselling author of the childens books The Umbrella Girls and the Tree people and business book You Need a Neck Like A Jocky's Boll***K to be and Entrepreneur. Through my work, I support children, adults, parents, and organisations in understanding neurodiversity, building confidence, and creating environments where every individual can thrive.With years of experience in coaching, leadership development and business developmentand empowering neurodivergent thinkers, this podcast is my way of sharing insights, real conversations, and practical tools that make a difference.You can contact me on mark.beggs@me.com or via www.mindseyeeducation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“You have to do what most people won’t do to have what most people don’t have” is especially true for business owners and entrepreneurs. Building a successful business requires making uncomfortable decisions, staying consistent when motivation drops, and doing the work others avoid — planning, learning, adapting, and taking responsibility. Most people want results without sacrifice, but sustainable business growth comes from long-term thinking, resilience, and a strong entrepreneurial mindset. Business owners who are willing to do the hard things early create freedom, stability, and opportunities that most people never reach.Thank you for tuning in!I’m Mark Beggs, neurodiversity specialist, speaker, and bestselling author of the childens books The Umbrella Girls and the Tree people and business book You Need a Neck Like A Jocky's Boll***K to be and Entrepreneur. Through my work, I support children, adults, parents, and organisations in understanding neurodiversity, building confidence, and creating environments where every individual can thrive.With years of experience in coaching, leadership development and business developmentand empowering neurodivergent thinkers, this podcast is my way of sharing insights, real conversations, and practical tools that make a difference.You can contact me on mark.beggs@me.com or via www.mindseyeeducation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s show was about customer service — and where the line must be drawn. Delivering great service means doing what you promise, providing real value for money, and often exceeding expectations. But when customers are allowed to abuse staff, control decisions, or dictate how a business operates, the balance is broken. At that point, the customer becomes the boss and the business owner becomes the servant — and that’s not leadership, that’s survival. Chasing sales at the expense of staff wellbeing, boundaries, and mental health destroys culture and ultimately the business itself. Strong businesses set standards, protect their people, and understand that great customer service never means losing control of your business, your values, or your life.Thank you for tuning in!I’m Mark Beggs, neurodiversity specialist, speaker, and bestselling author of the childens books The Umbrella Girls and the Tree people and business book You Need a Neck Like A Jocky's Boll***K to be and Entrepreneur. Through my work, I support children, adults, parents, and organisations in understanding neurodiversity, building confidence, and creating environments where every individual can thrive.With years of experience in coaching, leadership development and business developmentand empowering neurodivergent thinkers, this podcast is my way of sharing insights, real conversations, and practical tools that make a difference.You can contact me on mark.beggs@me.com or via www.mindseyeeducation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the podcast, I talked about the power of asking one bold Question of the Week — the kind of question that drives real business growth and personal development. I’ve set a clear goal for podcast growth by writing down the number of daily listeners I want and asking myself one simple question: How do I get there? Not by asking others who might tell me it’s unrealistic, but by activating my own entrepreneurial mindset. When you write a big goal down, your subconscious mind starts working on it all week — spotting opportunities, partnerships, and smarter ways to scale. You may not have the full answer immediately, but you’ll uncover solutions that can move your business forward faster than you imagined. The right question has the power to accelerate growth by months, even years — that’s how powerful focused thinking really is.Thank you for tuning in!I’m Mark Beggs, neurodiversity specialist, speaker, and bestselling author of the childens books The Umbrella Girls and the Tree people and business book You Need a Neck Like A Jocky's Boll***K to be and Entrepreneur. Through my work, I support children, adults, parents, and organisations in understanding neurodiversity, building confidence, and creating environments where every individual can thrive.With years of experience in coaching, leadership development and business developmentand empowering neurodivergent thinkers, this podcast is my way of sharing insights, real conversations, and practical tools that make a difference.You can contact me on mark.beggs@me.com or via www.mindseyeeducation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every business goal is a ladder — and every Monday is a rung.This weekday morning business podcast is for business owners, entrepreneurs, and self-employed professionals who know they are capable of more but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or under pressure.Each episode focuses on one meaningful action you can take this week — the kind of action that:Moves your business forwardPushes you beyond your comfort zoneChanges how customers, suppliers, and competitors see youBuilds momentum toward your long-term goalsThis podcast isn’t about motivation for motivation’s sake. It’s about real decisions, real pressure, and real progress.If you commit to one significant action every week, growth becomes inevitable.Hosted by Mark Beggs, business owner, entrepreneur, and author, this show explores:Business growth and leadershipDecision-making under pressureEntrepreneur mindset and resilienceMental health and sustainability in businessTurning weekly actions into long-term successNew episodes every weekday morning — because consistent action beats everything.Thank you for tuning in!I’m Mark Beggs, neurodiversity specialist, speaker, and bestselling author of the childens books The Umbrella Girls and the Tree people and business book You Need a Neck Like A Jocky's Boll***K to be and Entrepreneur. Through my work, I support children, adults, parents, and organisations in understanding neurodiversity, building confidence, and creating environments where every individual can thrive.With years of experience in coaching, leadership development and business developmentand empowering neurodivergent thinkers, this podcast is my way of sharing insights, real conversations, and practical tools that make a difference.You can contact me on mark.beggs@me.com or via www.mindseyeeducation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not everything needs a decision today Thank you for tuning in!I’m Mark Beggs, neurodiversity specialist, speaker, and bestselling author of the childens books The Umbrella Girls and the Tree people and business book You Need a Neck Like A Jocky's Boll***K to be and Entrepreneur. Through my work, I support children, adults, parents, and organisations in understanding neurodiversity, building confidence, and creating environments where every individual can thrive.With years of experience in coaching, leadership development and business developmentand empowering neurodivergent thinkers, this podcast is my way of sharing insights, real conversations, and practical tools that make a difference.You can contact me on mark.beggs@me.com or via www.mindseyeeducation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For many business owners, Thursday is the most stressful day of the week.It’s the day spent checking bank accounts, chasing late payments, and trying to make sure there’s enough cashflow in place to cover Friday wages, suppliers, and business commitments.In this episode of Mark’s Morning Business Check-In, I talk openly about the reality of cashflow pressure in small businesses and why getting paid on time is not about being difficult — it’s about responsibility.I introduce the idea of the Circle of Cashflow — the flow of money from one business to another. Money comes into your business so you can pay staff, suppliers, and partners, who then rely on that money to meet their own obligations. When one link in the chain breaks without warning, the pressure doesn’t disappear — it moves.We explore:Why late payments create stress for business ownersHow cashflow affects paying staff wagesWhy communication matters as much as payment timingHow a simple call or text can reduce financial pressureWhy cashflow problems are common in small businessesThis episode is for small business owners, freelancers, and company directors who want an honest conversation about cashflow, responsibility, and keeping the business moving forward.Thank you for tuning in!I’m Mark Beggs, neurodiversity specialist, speaker, and bestselling author of the childens books The Umbrella Girls and the Tree people and business book You Need a Neck Like A Jocky's Boll***K to be and Entrepreneur. Through my work, I support children, adults, parents, and organisations in understanding neurodiversity, building confidence, and creating environments where every individual can thrive.With years of experience in coaching, leadership development and business developmentand empowering neurodivergent thinkers, this podcast is my way of sharing insights, real conversations, and practical tools that make a difference.You can contact me on mark.beggs@me.com or via www.mindseyeeducation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

failure is often treated like something to hide in business — but the reality is very different.Every business experiences failure every single day. Missed targets. Decisions that don’t land. Conversations that go wrong. Strategies that don’t work the way they should. For business leaders, failure isn’t an exception — it’s part of the job.In this episode of Mark’s Morning Business Check-In, I talk about why failure isn’t a big word for experienced business owners, and why the real skill isn’t avoiding failure — it’s finding a way through it and continuing to move forward.We explore:Why failure is normal in leadership and entrepreneurshipHow pressure and fear distort how leaders view mistakesThe difference between failure and learning in businessWhy resilient companies don’t avoid failure — they adapt to itThis episode is for business owners, founders, and leaders who want a more honest, realistic way of thinking about setbacks, pressure, and progress.Thank you for tuning in!I’m Mark Beggs, neurodiversity specialist, speaker, and bestselling author of the childens books The Umbrella Girls and the Tree people and business book You Need a Neck Like A Jocky's Boll***K to be and Entrepreneur. Through my work, I support children, adults, parents, and organisations in understanding neurodiversity, building confidence, and creating environments where every individual can thrive.With years of experience in coaching, leadership development and business developmentand empowering neurodivergent thinkers, this podcast is my way of sharing insights, real conversations, and practical tools that make a difference.You can contact me on mark.beggs@me.com or via www.mindseyeeducation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Write that problem downThank you for tuning in!I’m Mark Beggs, neurodiversity specialist, speaker, and bestselling author of the childens books The Umbrella Girls and the Tree people and business book You Need a Neck Like A Jocky's Boll***K to be and Entrepreneur. Through my work, I support children, adults, parents, and organisations in understanding neurodiversity, building confidence, and creating environments where every individual can thrive.With years of experience in coaching, leadership development and business developmentand empowering neurodivergent thinkers, this podcast is my way of sharing insights, real conversations, and practical tools that make a difference.You can contact me on mark.beggs@me.com or via www.mindseyeeducation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How are you as a business owner protecting your mental health. In todays show we talk about and the importance of finding that someone you can talk to.Thank you for tuning in!I’m Mark Beggs, neurodiversity specialist, speaker, and bestselling author of the childens books The Umbrella Girls and the Tree people and business book You Need a Neck Like A Jocky's Boll***K to be and Entrepreneur. Through my work, I support children, adults, parents, and organisations in understanding neurodiversity, building confidence, and creating environments where every individual can thrive.With years of experience in coaching, leadership development and business developmentand empowering neurodivergent thinkers, this podcast is my way of sharing insights, real conversations, and practical tools that make a difference.You can contact me on mark.beggs@me.com or via www.mindseyeeducation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To day I talk about the three key figures that you must have on that white board and why they drive your business. Also that golden custome Thank you for tuning in!I’m Mark Beggs, neurodiversity specialist, speaker, and bestselling author of the childens books The Umbrella Girls and the Tree people and business book You Need a Neck Like A Jocky's Boll***K to be and Entrepreneur. Through my work, I support children, adults, parents, and organisations in understanding neurodiversity, building confidence, and creating environments where every individual can thrive.With years of experience in coaching, leadership development and business developmentand empowering neurodivergent thinkers, this podcast is my way of sharing insights, real conversations, and practical tools that make a difference.You can contact me on mark.beggs@me.com or via www.mindseyeeducation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Good morning and welcome to Mark’s Morning Business Check-In.This is a short daily space for business owners and leaders who are carrying pressure and responsibility.No hype. No hustle. Just real conversation about the realities of running a business.”Today we talk aboutwhiteboarding the shit out of the year. And we start with what is the real cost for you to run your businessThank you for tuning in!I’m Mark Beggs, neurodiversity specialist, speaker, and bestselling author of the childens books The Umbrella Girls and the Tree people and business book You Need a Neck Like A Jocky's Boll***K to be and Entrepreneur. Through my work, I support children, adults, parents, and organisations in understanding neurodiversity, building confidence, and creating environments where every individual can thrive.With years of experience in coaching, leadership development and business developmentand empowering neurodivergent thinkers, this podcast is my way of sharing insights, real conversations, and practical tools that make a difference.You can contact me on mark.beggs@me.com or via www.mindseyeeducation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.