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March 20, 2025 28 mins

From Policing to Locksmithing: Jon Foster’s Entrepreneurial Journey 🔑

In this episode of The Referral Effect, host Paul Dulieu sits down with Jon Foster, former Metropolitan Police officer turned successful locksmith and business owner at Lockfit Bishop’s Stortford.

Discover why Jon made the leap from law enforcement to running his own business and how his background in problem-solving, communication, and crisis management helps him serve his community in a whole new way.

Jon shares the biggest challenges he faced starting out, the lessons he’s learned about marketing and customer trust, and the unexpected joys of being his own boss. Plus, hear why he believes networking—especially with the Essex Business Forum—has been a game-changer for his growth.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a small business owner, or just love inspiring career-change stories, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

Listen now and find out how Jon turned his passion for helping people into a thriving business.

#BusinessNetworking #Entrepreneurship #Locksmith #CareerChange #EssexBusinessForum #EBF #Essex

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