As we start 2025, the first podcast of the year is a little different..

Today Ben himself is the subject of the show, he's interviewed by the podcast's first guest - Paul Wray!

It's a chance to find out more about Ben, how he's got to where he is and listen to some of his top tips.

In this episode Paul talks to Ben about:

* How Ben started as a market trader at eight!

* That it was his aunty that got him into furniture

* And how it took off for him

* His first shop and how hard it was to get people into it

* But how, after 7 years, Facebook helped him reach a new audience

* And a huge bit of success

* How getting into mirrors was a good move for him

* What retailers can do to get themselves out there more in the right way

* How will Ben stand out at the January Show

* Ben's latest and unique venture

* The joys of importing

* What Ben does in his spare time

* What's next for Ben and where is he thinking of expanding to

LINKS

Trade Only Furniture Group

B Womack Furniture Ltd

Find out more about Paul Wray

Podcast production by Ginger Wizard Productions