Why TOMMY MALLET Quit his £25 MILLION Business

Listen to this episode from Exhibit A with Abbey Clancy on Spotify. 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 Miscarriage01:00 - Transition from Reality TV to Business01:45 - Early Challenges and Self-Discovery02:56 - The Turning Point in Tommy's Life03:50 - Navigating Fame and Scrutiny04:44 - Leaving Reality TV Behind05:41 - Building Mallet Footwear06:33 - Zero to £25 Million: The Journey07:28 - Drinking, Partying, and Family Advice09:16 - Liverpool’s Role in Mallet's Success10:45 - Overcoming Mental Health Challenges13:08 - ADHD Diagnosis and Impact14:02 - The Pressure of Success15:28 - Tommy’s Injunction and Legal Struggles16:07 - Earning £25 Million: What It Really Takes18:20 - Resigning from Mallet Footwear19:53 - Realizing What Matters Most21:19 - Walking Away from Success22:46 - Starting Over with CTRNE Sneakers25:12 - Losing Millions but Gaining Perspective27:43 - Maintaining Mental Focus and Resilience29:56 - Vulnerability in Business31:15 - Relationship with Georgia and Family Life33:16 - Navigating ADHD and Business36:22 - Introducing CTRNE Crystal-Infused Sneakers38:47 - Vision for CTRNE’s Success40:19 - Tommy’s Manifestation Practices42:21 - Hopes for 2025 and the Future44:16 - Lessons from Losing Everything46:30 - Balancing Family and AmbitionFOLLOW EXHIBIT A:INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/exhibitashowTIKTOK: tiktok.com/@exhibitashowYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/ @exhibitashow FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/exhibitashow/FOLLOW ABBEY CLANCY: INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/abbeyclancyTHERAPY CROUCH:INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thetherapycrouchTIKTOK: tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouchYOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/ @thetherapycrouch MARVELLOUS NETWORK: marvellousclub.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/marvellousclub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.