Built. Broke. Rebuilt. The Serial Entrepreneur’s Journey with Lynda Howarth

Lynda Howarth is the definition of a Power Mover. A high-performance entrepreneur who built and exited 10 fitness businesses—Lynda faced burnout, a serious injury, and the collapse of an industry she once dominated.

But that wasn’t the end.

It was the beginning of something smarter.

In this raw and empowering episode, Roy Castleman sits down with Lynda to unpack the real entrepreneurial journey—one filled with ambition, exhaustion, reinvention, and a relentless drive to create freedom on her own terms.

From launching her first gym at age 27 to bootstrapping a tech-forward telephone answering service (Perfect Reception) during the pandemic, Lynda shares lessons for any business owner who's ever felt like quitting.

This isn’t just a story of hustle—it’s a roadmap to sustainable success, resilience, and redefining how business should work.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Lynda built and scaled 10 gyms—and why she walked away
• The signs of burnout (and what to do before it's too late)
• The mindset shift that turned an injury into a business opportunity
• How to protect your mental health while scaling
• Why delegation is the real superpower of successful founders
• How Lynda uses AI in her business without sacrificing the human touch
• Real talk on women, motherhood, and owning your space in business

Power Quotes:

“I realized I wasn’t building a business anymore—I was just on a treadmill.”

— Lynda Howarth

“You can be your own worst enemy if you don’t check in with your energy.”

— Roy Castleman

“AI is a powerful tool—but human connection is still the differentiator.”

— Lynda Howarth

Links & Resources:

• Lynda’s Business: perfectreception.co.uk
• Phone Contact: 0203 970 5550
• Connect with Lynda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynda-howarth-perfectreception/
• Join the Elevate360 Community: https://www.atpbos.com/power-movers-join-page

Listen Now & Subscribe:

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.

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