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He Built A £30 Million Builders' Merchant Business From Just £20,000 | Shane Watts
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How do you turn £20,000 into a £30 million builders' merchant business?
This week on Off The Job, Pete and Keiran sit down with Shane Watts, who shares the journey of building one of the UK's leading independent builders' merchants. From the early risks and business decisions to the challenges of growing a company in the construction industry, this episode is packed with lessons for anyone working in the trades.
In this episode we cover:
- Building a £30 million builders' merchant business
- Starting with just £20,000
- Growing a successful trade business
- The biggest mistakes self-employed tradespeople make
- What builders' merchants really think about tradespeople
- How the construction industry has changed
- Business growth, leadership and hiring the right people
- AI, technology and the future of the trade industry
- Advice for anyone looking to start or scale a business
Whether you're a plumber, gas engineer, electrician, builder, carpenter, roofer, painter & decorator or running your own construction business, this episode is full of practical advice, honest conversations and real business lessons from someone who's spent years in the trade industry.
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⚠️ Warning: Contains adult humour and strong language. Tradesmen banter ahead.
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