The Reality Behind the Success | Rob Sweetner (KS4) -Growing Consultancies - Ep15

Welcome to Episode 15 of Growing Consultancies, the podcast sharing real, honest stories from leaders building consultancies across the UK.

Today, Paul Micallef is joined by Rob Sweetner, founder of KS4, a consultancy that specialises in all things beds, from Build-to-Rent (BTR) and Co-living to Later Living and Hotels.

With a team of 18 and plans to expand into a brand-new office space that will allow them to double in size, KS4 are on an exciting growth journey. But as Rob shares in this open and raw conversation, success hasn’t come without challenges.

We talk about:

• The tough realities of business ownership – including bad debt and clients not paying
• Being the last to get paid, but still pushing forward
• How Rob is building a people-first culture, where everyone shares in success through equity and bonus.  
• Staying resilient, honest, and grounded through the highs and lows of running a consultancy.

Rob is a hugely credible and down-to-earth entrepreneur who doesn’t shy away from the hard parts of leadership, but his commitment to doing things the right way makes this episode an inspiring must-watch for any business owner.

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