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When you start a business, you're always jumping out into the abyss.

You have no idea whether it's going to succeed or fail.

I've always had a lot of self-belief and self-reliance.

It wouldn't cross my mind that I would get myself into trouble.

And even if it did fail, I wouldn't be able to pick myself up again,

it has never crossed my mind.

Welcome to Big Fish with me, Spencer Matthews.

Each week I speak to inspirational people

about how they reach the top of their game

and their mindset for success.

Deborah Meaden is one of Britain's best known business names,

and I've been wanting her on the show ever since we launched.

She's a highly successful entrepreneur and has been an investor on Dragon's Den since 2006.

She started her first business when she was just seven, selling flowers from her parents' driveway.

Age 19, she launched her first proper business in Italy, exporting ceramics to upmarket stores like Harvey Nichols.

Her new book, Deborah Meadon Talks Money, has been described as an unmissable book about money and finance for young people, and it's out now.

In this episode, we talk about how to nail a Dragon's Den pitch,

whether she regrets any of her investments on the show, and why money should never be your

goal if you want to be successful. Deborah Meaden, thank you so much for joining me.

Thanks for inviting me.

It's lovely to see you.

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