Some guests walk into the 'Beyond The Boardroom' studio, some swagger. Mark Moseley, ex-soldier, security specialist, pest control mogul, and fellow BBC Apprentice survivor (Series 17, if you're counting), definitely brings a different kind of energy. He might joke about being scared of a podcast, but this is a man who's literally had tea with the Taliban and dodged mortars in Afghanistan – the boardroom's got nothing on that, right?

Mark gives me the inside track on his Apprentice journey. Always the strategist, he crunched the numbers before applying, spotting trends but ultimately betting on destiny (and the number 17). He lasted 8 weeks before facing Lord Sugar's finger over a pricing decision on a task – a move he debated but ultimately owned, learning quickly about the show's dynamics. We get into the nitty-gritty: the alleged producer manipulation, playing the game, the "car crash TV" element, and that infamous "race row" incident – Mark gives his side of the story and the investigation's conclusion.

But Beyond The Boardroom isn't just about reality TV drama. Mark's background in the Royal Engineers provided a unique foundation. Hear firsthand accounts of building infrastructure under fire, close calls in war zones, and how that relentless environment forged resilience. It puts the pressure of business, even high-stakes ventures like pest control (more lucrative than you think, apparently – Lord Sugar missed a trick!) and his new venture, Ox Hair pomade, into perspective.

As a Podcast Host fascinated by what drives success, I explore Mark's entrepreneurial mindset – his love of numbers, his "happy go lucky" yet detail-oriented approach, his views on the changing work landscape, and why being the "best rat catcher in London" builds serious credibility. He's candid about the loneliness of leadership but also the thrill of the challenge. From jungle patrols to hunting (unsuccessfully) for snow leopards in Mongolia, Mark's experiences are as varied as they are intense.

This episode is a powerful mix of military grit, boardroom insight, and entrepreneurial hustle. Discover the unexpected Marketing Wins from leveraging diverse experiences and why resilience might be the ultimate business superpower. Beyond The Boardroom series can be found on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.

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