It used to be the norm that leaving school at 15 was just what you did, These days it's a very rare thing. But that's exactly what George Sinclair did.... in 2014.

His story is one that highlights what a bit of determination and support from your parents can bring.

From a very young age he got the bug of buying and selling, which today has morphed into Nimbus Beds - based in Scotland.

In this episode, George chats to Ben about:

* How he started as a boy going to car boot sales

* He sold his first chest of drawers at just six-years-old!

* He left school at 15 and he went to go and work selling beds in Dewsbury

* The name Nimbus was picked out of a hat!

* He had his first shop at just 15-years-old

* George soon got into making deals and taking on staff

* He used his age to make a splash in the local media and kick off his marketing

* Nimbus is about to open their third store

* Spain is now an option for him, where the fabric bed scene is lacking

* His view on importing

* Marketing and the innovative way in which he gets Nimbus out there

* In store is stronger for him than online

* They're sticking with beds for now, but there may be more stock coming

* He's a busy guy, but he spends his downtime looking after his animals

* His thoughts on the January Furniture Show

LINKS

Trade Only Furniture Group

B Womack Furniture Ltd

Nimbus Beds

Podcast Production by Ginger Wizard Productions