149: From failure to online success with Steve Bridson
Thu Feb 05 2026
In this episode of Online Business Uncovered, I’m sitting down with business mentor and founder of the Business Booster Academy, Steve Bridson, for a really open and honest conversation about what it actually takes to build a successful online business.
Steve shares his entrepreneurial journey so far… from working within family businesses and offering one-to-one consulting, to making the leap into the online space and building a membership community. We talk candidly about the highs, the setbacks, the lessons learned the hard way and why failure often plays a much bigger role in success than we like to admit.
Together, we dive into the realities of launching and evolving an online business like making tough pivots, choosing the right tech (and ditching what doesn’t work), understanding your numbers, letting go of perfection and the power of surrounding yourself with the right support.
We also talk about the quieter side of entrepreneurship like burnout, self-doubt and those moments where running a business can feel pretty lonely.
If you’re building a business and wondering whether you’re on the right path (or questioning yourself along the way) then this episode is packed with practical insights, mindset shifts and reassurance that you’re not alone in the journey.
Business Boost Academy
Business Boost Academy has been set up to support micro business owners to provide the skills and the tools to run their business effectively. Members get access to educational content, podcasts, articles and resources.
As well as these resources, there is a community forum where they can engage, share ideas and support other business owners who are in a similar position on the business journey. As the community grows there will be the opportunity to take part in live events such as business masterminds, webinar plus planning and accountability sessions.
For more information: www.businessboostacademy.co.uk
Email: steve@businessboostacademy.co.uk
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In this episode of Online Business Uncovered, I’m sitting down with business mentor and founder of the Business Booster Academy, Steve Bridson, for a really open and honest conversation about what it actually takes to build a successful online business. Steve shares his entrepreneurial journey so far… from working within family businesses and offering one-to-one consulting, to making the leap into the online space and building a membership community. We talk candidly about the highs, the setbacks, the lessons learned the hard way and why failure often plays a much bigger role in success than we like to admit. Together, we dive into the realities of launching and evolving an online business like making tough pivots, choosing the right tech (and ditching what doesn’t work), understanding your numbers, letting go of perfection and the power of surrounding yourself with the right support. We also talk about the quieter side of entrepreneurship like burnout, self-doubt and those moments where running a business can feel pretty lonely. If you’re building a business and wondering whether you’re on the right path (or questioning yourself along the way) then this episode is packed with practical insights, mindset shifts and reassurance that you’re not alone in the journey. Business Boost Academy Business Boost Academy has been set up to support micro business owners to provide the skills and the tools to run their business effectively. Members get access to educational content, podcasts, articles and resources. As well as these resources, there is a community forum where they can engage, share ideas and support other business owners who are in a similar position on the business journey. As the community grows there will be the opportunity to take part in live events such as business masterminds, webinar plus planning and accountability sessions. For more information: www.businessboostacademy.co.uk Email: steve@businessboostacademy.co.uk BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL Support the show WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? Passive Profit Accelerator - click here Easy Course Kickstarter Kit - click here Sell Your Brilliance Online Membership: Click here to get started! GET IN TOUCH Website: https://www.sellyourbrillianceonline.com/ Instagram: karen_digitalcoach LinkedIn: Karen Davies GOT A QUESTION? Want to ask me a question, suggestion for an episode or maybe you would like to be a guest? Email me at hello@karen-davies.com