In this episode of What One Thing, we sit down with Catherine Wenborn, founder and Managing Director of Vines Legal, a specialist family law firm in Chesterfield. Catherine shares her journey from employed solicitor to business owner, revealing how she went from launching with just four client files to leading a growing, niche legal practice.

We cover:

• Why she turned down an equity partnership to launch her own firm
• How offering a free initial consultation became a powerful growth tool
• The transition from working in the business to working on it
• How business coaching and leadership training helped her evolve as a managing director
• The power of outsourcing and building a trusted team
• What it really takes to maintain quality, compliance and culture as you scale

Whether you're in law, professional services, or any B2B industry — if you're a business owner with a team looking to grow, you'll find valuable insight and inspiration in Catherine's story.

🔗 Learn more about Vines Legal: https://vineslegal.co.uk

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If you’re a UK business owner looking for real stories and practical insights on growth, leadership, IT, and finance — this is the podcast for you!

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Phil Davenport | Affirm IT Services
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Hayley Baxter | Corbar Accounting
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