James is an entrepreneur, author and speaker who went from running a children’s entertainment agency to building a £40 million business empire in leisure, childcare, outdoor attractions, commercial property, historic hotel, arts and crafts manufacturing and one of the UK’s oldest Ice cream companies – The Rossi Ice Cream Company
James shares valuable insights on various facets of entrepreneurship, and expresses his frustration with taxes on turnover rather than on profit. He addresses the challenges of his industries, offers advice on handling bootstrapped businesses and explains why the UK government’s lack of support for entrepreneurship qualifies for the big bin of bullsh*t
Chapters:
01:21 James’s Entrepreneurial Journey
02:37 The Business of Property and Childcare
03:18 James’s Future Business Goals
05:49 The Challenges of Running a Business
06:36 The State of Childcare in the UK
09:02 The Impact of Taxes on Businesses
19:37 The Importance of Thinking Big
23:38 The Role of Personal Branding in Business
25:04 The Challenges of Buying a Business
26:46 Key Business Advice from James
29:28 The Power of Sharing in Business
32:00 The Importance of In-House Accountants
32:27 The Danger of Mismanaging Business Finances
35:59 The Power of Content Creation
36:23 The Challenges of Entrepreneurship
38:24 The Importance of Financial Control in Business
40:25 Bullshit In Business – The Lack of Government Support for Entrepreneurs
48:04 Quickfire Round – Getting To Know James
51:53 Top 5 Tips for Entrepreneurs
53:52 Recommended Resources for Entrepreneurs
55:00 The Importance of Effective Marketing
James’s Recommendations:
Loosing My Virginity – Richard Branson (book)
Shoe Dog – Phil Knight (book)
How To Get Rich – Felix Dennis (book)
Business Wars (podcast)
Business Movers (podcast)
Acquired (podcast)
Business Broadcast (podcast)
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