Our very first interview is with James Williamson (thanks James!), 41, owner of Art With Glass, a stained glass studio in South London. Listen to his candid account of key life events leading up to becoming a business owner - from travelling to selling doors to running a franchise to overcoming disappointment and divorce to then coming across an opportunity to buy a stained glass workshop in 2018. He explains how he and his comedian wife, Lucy Frederick, were able to grow and improve the operation including a big move to its spacious premises today in Penge.The interview is full of useful takeaways so happy listening.
Topics covered: Sales tips, persistence and luck, running a franchise, working with your other half, valuing a business, growing a business by doing things better, disciplined project management and upselling, the surprising effect of the pandemic on a stained glass business, negotiating with landlords and estate agents, moving premises - making the decision, challenges and benefits, look after your employees, marketing tips, learning from your mistakes but NOT dwelling on them.
Check out some of the beautiful designs from Art With Glass on Instagram Art_With_Glass_ and at https://artwithglass.co.uk/.
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