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Bouncing Back from Business Failures


Running a business is tough, and the reality is that failure comes with the territory.

Learn how to avoid the most common business pitfalls and recover from failure so you come back even stronger. 

We’ve all had a big idea flop or made a costly mistake, but it’s important to remember that failing is a chance to learn.

David Moerman, Owner of Home Service Business Coach, has made his share of mistakes in his 16 years of running home service businesses, but he’s turned those mistakes into opportunities for growth and built thriving companies. Now, you can learn from his mistakes.

In this on-demand session, David shares what he’s learned from his biggest business failures in an open, honest discussion about the realities of running a business. Learn how to avoid making the same mistakes and bounce back stronger from failure when it does happen.

In this Session

  • Agenda [02:31.00]
  • Describing failure in business [03:57.00]
  • Failure 1: Property damage [08:30.00]
  • Failure 2: Decision mistakes [12:59.00]
  • Failure 3: Leadership mistakes [21:48.00]
  • Strategies to deal with failure [27:14.00]
  • Key learnings [35:12.00]
  • Q&A [37:29.00]

Featuring

David Moerman
Owner, Home Service Business Coach

David Moerman owns two businesses in Vancouver, BC: Home Service Business Coach and Revive Services, which offers exterior cleaning services. He started Revive in 2016 and began business coaching in 2020. David’s goal is to help other business owners gain more free time and earn more money through efficient systems. He is dedicated to building strong teams and systems to help businesses grow. He has coached over 175 owners, hired over 150 team members, and made over $6 million in the home service field. David also shares advice on his Home Service Business Coach Podcast. You can connect with him on LinkedIn and follow him on Instagram