• “I built a £25 MILLION company and then got sued by them."

  • Oct 21 2024
  • Length: 56 mins
  • Podcast

“I built a £25 MILLION company and then got sued by them."

  • Summary

  • Tommy Mallet, former reality TV star turned entrepreneur, sits down with Abbey Clancy to share his incredible journey from "The Only Way is Essex" fame to creating the multi-million-pound brand Mallet Footwear.


    Tommy opens up about the personal and professional challenges he's faced, including mental health struggles, ADHD diagnosis at 31, and a heartbreaking miscarriage with his partner Georgia Kousoulou.


    He reveals the sacrifices and relentless drive behind building his business empire, how he lost and regained his sense of purpose, and the bold decision to resign from Mallet Footwear to focus on his new venture, CTRNE a crystal-infused sneaker brand.


    Chapters


    00:00 - Who is Tommy Mallet?

    00:30 - Personal Struggles and Miscarriage

    01:00 - Transition from Reality TV to Business

    01:45 - Early Challenges and Self-Discovery

    02:56 - The Turning Point in Tommy's Life

    03:50 - Navigating Fame and Scrutiny

    04:44 - Leaving Reality TV Behind

    05:41 - Building Mallet Footwear

    06:33 - Zero to £25 Million: The Journey

    07:28 - Drinking, Partying, and Family Advice

    09:16 - Liverpool’s Role in Mallet's Success

    10:45 - Overcoming Mental Health Challenges

    13:08 - ADHD Diagnosis and Impact

    14:02 - The Pressure of Success

    15:28 - Tommy’s Injunction and Legal Struggles

    16:07 - Earning £25 Million: What It Really Takes

    18:20 - Resigning from Mallet Footwear

    19:53 - Realizing What Matters Most

    21:19 - Walking Away from Success

    22:46 - Starting Over with CTRNE Sneakers

    25:12 - Losing Millions but Gaining Perspective

    27:43 - Maintaining Mental Focus and Resilience

    29:56 - Vulnerability in Business

    31:15 - Relationship with Georgia and Family Life

    33:16 - Navigating ADHD and Business

    36:22 - Introducing CTRNE Crystal-Infused Sneakers

    38:47 - Vision for CTRNE’s Success

    40:19 - Tommy’s Manifestation Practices

    42:21 - Hopes for 2025 and the Future

    44:16 - Lessons from Losing Everything

    46:30 - Balancing Family and Ambition


    FOLLOW EXHIBIT A:

    INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/exhibitashow

    TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@exhibitashow

    YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/ @exhibitashow

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/exhibitashow/


    FOLLOW ABBEY CLANCY:

    INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/abbeyclancy


    THERAPY CROUCH:

    INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thetherapycrouch

    TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouch

    YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/ @thetherapycrouch


    MARVELLOUS NETWORK:

    marvellousclub.com

    INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/marvellousclub


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

    Show More Show Less
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2
activate_samplebutton_t1

What listeners say about “I built a £25 MILLION company and then got sued by them."

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.