In this episode, Gavin is joined by Jamie & Kevin Christoforou, friends of his who started a business in their bedroom, which they then sold for multi-millions of pounds. Gavin catches up with them to talk about their entrepreneurial journey and discuss their latest ventures.
This episode provides a great overview of what it is like to start a business from scratch and find the courage to commit, invest and take the necessary steps to grow. They discuss how they got through the pandemic, creating the right culture and the process of exiting a business.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Being professional at all times creates a strong foundation.
Provide the customer with a fantastic service. Even if you are not 100% sure how to deliver what they need, be professional, and then work it out.
Celebrate your wins with your staff and look after them.
Exiting a business takes months.
Nobody wants to buy a business which can´t run without you.
BEST MOMENTS
‘It was a slow burner, to begin with… it kind of built up momentum over time. ´
‘It´s a lot easier to grow a business when you´ve got no money…there are so many distractions.’
‘Outsourcing is definitely the best way to go. It leaves you to focus on the core of your business.’
EPISODE RESOURCES
https://www.instagram.com/jamieandkevgotravelling
https://www.instagram.com/jamiechristoforoufcim
https://www.instagram.com/kevinchristoforou
https://www.zerotoexit.co.uk
VALUABLE RESOURCES
https://www.instagram.com/gavinwatsoncoaching
https://facebook.com/gavindwatson
ABOUT THE HOST
Meet Gavin Watson, your friendly neighbourhood entrepreneur, business strategist,consultant, and coach. With over 15 years of experience rubbing shoulders with thegiants of the online world, Gavin’s journey from corporate ladder climber to coachinginnovator is both inspiring and refreshingly relatable. Gavin, originally from Doncaster in Yorkshire, like many, dutifully followed society’sscript – good grades, a steady job, the whole shebang. But long hours, a lacking social life, and the never-ending grind of the rat race left him feeling like a hamster on a wheel. Since then, Gavin has launched businesses – both online and offline, authored books, and even started his own coaching programmes. Through online coaching, face-to-face coaching, and this podcast, he’s on a mission to empower you to reach your full potential in business, life, and beyond. Gavin has a real passion for business strategy and helping others get clear on theiridea, niche and ideal clients!
CONTACT METHOD
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