James Sinclair's Business Broadcast

Most trade businesses have the same ceiling, and it's the owner. You start on the tools, you get good, the work comes in… and suddenly everything still runs through you.In this episode, I sit down with Oliver Longstaff, founder of The Gentleman Home Services. He's been trading for 7–8 years, has a team of 5, and turns over £27K a month. But by his own admission, he's the bottleneck. His goal is simple: to go on holiday and actually be present with his family.We talk about getting off the tools and into the business, building a team you can trust with your customers, creating recurring income, and where I'd put £1,000 to win more customers.If you're a tradesperson who's outgrown doing everything yourself, this one's for you.The manager that makes you money, workbook & course:https://james-sinclair-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/products/managerFind out more from Oliver here: https://www.theghs.co.uk/Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here:https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letterGet your tickets to our next event here ► https://www.jamessinclair.net/events

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Find out more from Ryan here: https://www.owl-adventures.co.uk/Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here ►https://jamessinclair.net/entrepreneurs-university-free-trial/Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here:https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letterFind out your Entrepreneurial DNA, take the '8 Traits of the Greats' quiz here ► https://jamessinclair.scoreapp.comGet your tickets to our next event here ► https://www.jamessinclair.net/

This marketing agency is only 2 years old but generating up to £60k per month. Connor has an impressive business but has a few challenges scaling and building the best possible team. Find out how James would solve this problem.

Find out more from Connor here: https://fullybooked.com/

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This business owner returns to the podcast 3 years later to share how his business had grown, the challenges he faces now and what needs to be done to scale to the next level.

Find out more from Harry here:https://garagestyleltd.com/

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In todays episode of the show James sits down with behavioural and team building expert Tim Sissons to discuss company culture, recruitment and how to make your team as effective, happy and ultimately as profitable as possible. Want to find out more about how Tim can help your business check out In2action here: https://www.in2action.co.uk/Interested in joining our Business Accelerator programme, find out more here: https://www.jamessinclair.net/business-acceleratorSign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here:https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letterFind out your Entrepreneurial DNA, take the '8 Traits of the Greats' quiz here ► https://jamessinclair.scoreapp.comGet your tickets to our next event here ► https://www.jamessinclair.net/Apply to be on my podcast here ►https://jamessinclair.net/podcasts/

In this episode of the podcast James speaks to a pest control business already doing very well with a solid model. Ben is doing £15k/month in only 23 months, things are looking good, but how can he take things to the next level?

Find out more from Ben here: https://pestking.co.uk/

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This week James sits down with the owner of a hair extension business turning over £25k a month - and facing a £60,000 decision.

They get into the numbers properly: where the money actually goes, what the margins look like, and whether spending that kind of cash is growth or just an expensive gamble. James gives his honest take, as always.

Worth a listen if you're weighing up a big spend in your own business.

Find out more from Molly here: https://thehairextensioncave.co.uk/

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This pharmacy business owners wants to scale things further by taking his established high street business into an online business, the challenge? Actually getting customers and leads to kick things off.

Find out more from Hamza here: https://frenchwoodpharmacy.com/

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