Success, Survival, and Starting Again with Maxwell Muir

Maxwell Muir didn’t just survive rock bottom, he rebuilt his life, his business, and his mindset from the ground up. But not before facing fear, failure, and a cancer diagnosis that would shake anyone to their core.

In this episode, James Fleming sits down with Maxwell for a powerful, no-fluff conversation about what it really takes to come back stronger not once, but time and time again.

From living in a tent with his dog to building one of Scotland’s most respected dog training businesses… From losing it all to learning how to lead himself… Maxwell’s story is proof that resilience isn’t built when things are easy — it’s forged in the moments no one else sees.

And just when life seemed steady, he was hit with something he never saw coming: early-stage prostate cancer. But true to form, Maxwell’s response wasn’t panic — it was perspective. The kind most people don’t gain until it’s too late.

This isn’t a story about pretending to be strong. It’s a story about becoming it.

Key moments include: ✔️ From villa life to a tent in the woods: the decision that changed everything ✔️ How a lost passion turned into a purpose-driven business ✔️ The brutal power of climbing a mountain with no way back down ✔️ What happened when he ripped up his script before the biggest talk of his life ✔️ The conversation that led to his cancer diagnosis — and how he handled it ✔️ Why most people wait too long to get checked, and what Maxwell wants every man to know ✔️ How fear and faith can live in the same moment ✔️ Rebuilding life with more clarity, more honesty, and zero tolerance for BS ✔️ Why success has nothing to do with money, and everything to do with meaning ✔️ The legacy Maxwell wants to leave — and what you can learn from it

This one hits deeper. And it might just change how you see your own story.

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