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Amy Bird Built a £60M Business, Lost It All, and Came Back Stronger

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From scrapyards to boardrooms to a courtroom battle that could be a movie, Amy Bird’s story is unlike any other. In this electrifying episode, Amy sits down with Arun Sachdev to share her jaw-dropping journey from growing up in East London’s scrap metal world to becoming a leading voice for women in a fiercely male-dominated industry.

After building a multi-million-pound recycling empire from scratch, Amy’s world came crashing down when a deceptive buyer tried to take everything. What followed was a legal David vs Goliath showdown that tested her sanity, her marriage, and everything she had worked for.

In this no-holds-barred conversation, you’ll learn:

  • How Amy navigated the toxic culture of distrust and secrecy in family business
  • What it takes to lead (and rebuild) after financial ruin and betrayal
  • The truth about being a woman in the scrap metal industry
  • How she became Birmingham’s Businesswoman of the Year
  • The surprising impact her success has had on her daughter’s mental health
  • How to rebuild with resilience, grit, and purpose — even when the odds are stacked against you

Whether you’re building a business, fighting through a setback, or trying to find your voice in a tough world — this is the episode you need to hear.

Listen now to discover:

  • The jaw-dropping mistake that nearly cost Amy her business
  • How to spot manipulation (before it's too late)
  • Why pressure, power, and protectionism can destroy family businesses
  • What every entrepreneur can learn from Amy’s courtroom war
  • The truth about ambition, motherhood, and legacy

Don't forget to follow and leave us a review if Amy’s story hits home — and share this with someone who needs a reminder that comeback stories are real.

Connect with Amy Bird:

Follow Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-bird-connolleys/

More about Countrywide Metals: https://www.linkedin.com/company/countrywide-metals-ltd/

Connect with Arun:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arunsachdevaca/

Website: https://www.sachdevs-ca.com/

Connect with Arun:
Instagram: @sachdegram
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arunsachdevaca/
Website: https://www.sachdevs-ca.com/


Podcast produced by MicMoguls.com

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Content provided by Arun Sachdev. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Arun Sachdev or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

From scrapyards to boardrooms to a courtroom battle that could be a movie, Amy Bird’s story is unlike any other. In this electrifying episode, Amy sits down with Arun Sachdev to share her jaw-dropping journey from growing up in East London’s scrap metal world to becoming a leading voice for women in a fiercely male-dominated industry.

After building a multi-million-pound recycling empire from scratch, Amy’s world came crashing down when a deceptive buyer tried to take everything. What followed was a legal David vs Goliath showdown that tested her sanity, her marriage, and everything she had worked for.

In this no-holds-barred conversation, you’ll learn:

  • How Amy navigated the toxic culture of distrust and secrecy in family business
  • What it takes to lead (and rebuild) after financial ruin and betrayal
  • The truth about being a woman in the scrap metal industry
  • How she became Birmingham’s Businesswoman of the Year
  • The surprising impact her success has had on her daughter’s mental health
  • How to rebuild with resilience, grit, and purpose — even when the odds are stacked against you

Whether you’re building a business, fighting through a setback, or trying to find your voice in a tough world — this is the episode you need to hear.

Listen now to discover:

  • The jaw-dropping mistake that nearly cost Amy her business
  • How to spot manipulation (before it's too late)
  • Why pressure, power, and protectionism can destroy family businesses
  • What every entrepreneur can learn from Amy’s courtroom war
  • The truth about ambition, motherhood, and legacy

Don't forget to follow and leave us a review if Amy’s story hits home — and share this with someone who needs a reminder that comeback stories are real.

Connect with Amy Bird:

Follow Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-bird-connolleys/

More about Countrywide Metals: https://www.linkedin.com/company/countrywide-metals-ltd/

Connect with Arun:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arunsachdevaca/

Website: https://www.sachdevs-ca.com/

Connect with Arun:
Instagram: @sachdegram
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arunsachdevaca/
Website: https://www.sachdevs-ca.com/


Podcast produced by MicMoguls.com

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4 episodes

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