Ep. 8 John Jackson - “One step in front of the other. No-one’s gonna do it for you”

In our latest episode of Always Forward Together, John ‘JJ’ Jackson, founder of Braw Beard, shares how recovery from a serious mountain biking accident helped spark a business — and how he learnt to step beyond his comfort zone to build it. From overcoming his fear of speaking on camera to navigating grief, John’s story is about finding a way forward, one small step at a time. His key takeaways: 📝 Write things down and break them into manageable tasks. 🌿 Make space for movement, fresh air and honest conversations. 🔄 Treat setbacks as a chance to pause, reflect and reset. 🙌 We should try to celebrate the wins, rather than rushing to the next thing. Progress isn’t a straight line — and you don’t need a perfect start to take the next step. 🎧 Hear John’s story on Always Forward Together. #AlwaysForwardTogether #BrawBeard #OvercomingAdversity #SmallSteps #PersonalGrowth #ScottishBusines