Fail Forward #23 | How to Lose $30 Million Before You Even Go Pro | Malesela & Vuyile
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This week on Fail Forward Friday, the CEO Doc is absent, but Malesela is not flying solo, he’s joined by the sharp-witted, no-nonsense friend of the show, Vuyile Gabuza, for what becomes one of the most explosive, eye-opening episodes yet.
First up: The Tragedy of Talent Mismanaged, The $30 Million Dollar Blunder of Shedeur Sanders.
Vuyile unpacks a heart-wrenching story of missed opportunity, ego, and misguided loyalty. Shedeur Sanders, once projected as a top NFL draft pick and heir to greatness — spirals down to the fifth round of the draft. Why? Because he listened to one man: his legendary father, Deion Sanders.
From skipping key interviews and workouts to treating the draft process like he was already a king, Shedeur’s arrogance, emboldened by his father’s outdated playbook, costs him millions of dollars and a chance at top-tier development. In a league that increasingly values character, grit, and humility, Shedeur's refusal to adapt becomes a masterclass in how not to handle high-stakes opportunities.
This isn’t just about football. It’s a powerful lesson in how poor advice, even from those who love us, can derail potential. It's about recognising when you're not your father’s son… in legacy or in leverage.
Then: The Silent Corporate Coup — How Bernard Arnault Outsmarted Two Warring Families to Build LVMH.
Malesela brings the boardroom drama with a tale of backstabbing, boardroom blunders, and one of the most iconic takeovers in luxury business history.
Two proud French families, one controlling Louis Vuitton, the other Hennessy and Moët, merge to protect their legacy from corporate raiders. But in a stunning twist of fate, they invite the wolf in themselves: a young, calculating Bernard Arnault.
By exploiting a 50/50 stalemate, Arnault orchestrates a stealth takeover, backed by Guinness of all allies, not for the love of leather or liquor, but for power. Within a few short years, he turns a $15 million stake into an empire worth billions. Meanwhile, the families who started it all? They lose their birthright.
The message is brutal but clear: Never go 50/50 in business. In the absence of decisive leadership, ego and emotion will destroy empires before the ink even dries.
🔥 Two tales. One fire episode. From locker rooms to boardrooms, from pride to power grabs, this episode dives deep into how bad judgment and emotional decisions can cost you legacy, money, and control.
Watch now to learn what NOT to do, and how to fail forward with wisdom.
🎙️ Hosted by Malesela Molepo, featuring Vuyile Gabuza.
First up: The Tragedy of Talent Mismanaged, The $30 Million Dollar Blunder of Shedeur Sanders.
Vuyile unpacks a heart-wrenching story of missed opportunity, ego, and misguided loyalty. Shedeur Sanders, once projected as a top NFL draft pick and heir to greatness — spirals down to the fifth round of the draft. Why? Because he listened to one man: his legendary father, Deion Sanders.
From skipping key interviews and workouts to treating the draft process like he was already a king, Shedeur’s arrogance, emboldened by his father’s outdated playbook, costs him millions of dollars and a chance at top-tier development. In a league that increasingly values character, grit, and humility, Shedeur's refusal to adapt becomes a masterclass in how not to handle high-stakes opportunities.
This isn’t just about football. It’s a powerful lesson in how poor advice, even from those who love us, can derail potential. It's about recognising when you're not your father’s son… in legacy or in leverage.
Then: The Silent Corporate Coup — How Bernard Arnault Outsmarted Two Warring Families to Build LVMH.
Malesela brings the boardroom drama with a tale of backstabbing, boardroom blunders, and one of the most iconic takeovers in luxury business history.
Two proud French families, one controlling Louis Vuitton, the other Hennessy and Moët, merge to protect their legacy from corporate raiders. But in a stunning twist of fate, they invite the wolf in themselves: a young, calculating Bernard Arnault.
By exploiting a 50/50 stalemate, Arnault orchestrates a stealth takeover, backed by Guinness of all allies, not for the love of leather or liquor, but for power. Within a few short years, he turns a $15 million stake into an empire worth billions. Meanwhile, the families who started it all? They lose their birthright.
The message is brutal but clear: Never go 50/50 in business. In the absence of decisive leadership, ego and emotion will destroy empires before the ink even dries.
🔥 Two tales. One fire episode. From locker rooms to boardrooms, from pride to power grabs, this episode dives deep into how bad judgment and emotional decisions can cost you legacy, money, and control.
Watch now to learn what NOT to do, and how to fail forward with wisdom.
🎙️ Hosted by Malesela Molepo, featuring Vuyile Gabuza.
