The Business Broadcast is the weekly podcast from the award-winning entrepreneur James Sinclair. James operates 17 family-based brands which welcome over one million customers through the doors of their every year. His insights are all based on the experience,, mistakes and successes that have led t
£200k a month in revenue, 25 employees and two cocktail bars… but rising staff costs, squeezed margins and the pressures of hospitality are making growth harder than ever.In this episode, James sits down with Neil Garner, owner of Cherry Jam Bars Group, to tackle the hidden costs of running a hospitality business, explore untapped revenue opportunities and discuss how to build a management team that can run the business without him. Can Neil find new ways to boost profits without adding more staff, overheads or venues? Find out more from Neil here: www.cherryjamstockport.com Try…
In this episode, I sit down with Lucy Davies, co-founder of Pro Sim Golf, an indoor golf simulator and training facility. In under two years, their best month has hit £17K. Their worst? £2K. They're profitable for six months of the year, but a tough first summer meant borrowing more money just to get through it. We talk about how to make a seasonal business work all year round, getting the word out when people don't know you exist, how four founders with very different ideas can actually make decisions, and the big one: how long you keep going before deciding a business isn't viable and…
Most trade businesses have the same ceiling, and it's the owner. You start on the tools, you get good, the work comes in… and suddenly everything still runs through you.In this episode, I sit down with Oliver Longstaff, founder of The Gentleman Home Services. He's been trading for 7–8 years, has a team of 5, and turns over £27K a month. But by his own admission, he's the bottleneck. His goal is simple: to go on holiday and actually be present with his family.We talk about getting off the tools and into the business, building a team you can trust with your customers, creating recurring…
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Sign up to Revolut Business https://www.revolut.com/business/james/pod/sept2/ at before 31st December 2026 and add money to your account to receive a £200 welcome bonus. Fees, Promotion terms and Business T&Cs apply. Find out more from Lullaby lane childcare here: https://lullabylne.co.uk/ Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here ►https://jamessinclair.net/entrepreneurs-university-free-trial/Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here:https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letterFind out your Entrepreneurial DNA, take the '8 Traits of the Greats' quiz here ►…
Sign up to Revolut Business https://www.revolut.com/business/james/pod/sept1/ at before 31st December 2026 and add money to your account to receive a £200 welcome bonus. Fees, Promotion terms and Business T&Cs apply.The Manager that Makes You Money, Workbook & Course ►https://james-sinclair-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp Find out more from Ryan here: https://www.owl-adventures.co.uk/Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here ►https://jamessinclair.net/entrepreneurs-university-free-trial/Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter'…
This marketing agency is only 2 years old but generating up to £60k per month. Connor has an impressive business but has a few challenges scaling and building the best possible team. Find out how James would solve this problem. Find out more from Connor here: https://fullybooked.com/ The Manager that Makes You Money, Workbook & Course ►https://james-sinclair-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/products/manager Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here:https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letter Find out your Entrepreneurial DNA, take the '8 Traits of the Greats' quiz here ►…
This business owner returns to the podcast 3 years later to share how his business had grown, the challenges he faces now and what needs to be done to scale to the next level. Find out more from Harry here:https://garagestyleltd.com/ The Manager that Makes You Money, Workbook & Course ►https://james-sinclair-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here:https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letterFind out your Entrepreneurial DNA, take the '8 Traits of the Greats' quiz here ► https://jamessinclair.scoreapp.comGet your tickets to our next event here ►…
In todays episode of the show James sits down with behavioural and team building expert Tim Sissons to discuss company culture, recruitment and how to make your team as effective, happy and ultimately as profitable as possible. Want to find out more about how Tim can help your business check out In2action here: https://www.in2action.co.uk/Interested in joining our Business Accelerator programme, find out more here: https://www.jamessinclair.net/business-acceleratorSign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here:https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letterFind out your…
In this episode of the podcast James speaks to a pest control business already doing very well with a solid model. Ben is doing £15k/month in only 23 months, things are looking good, but how can he take things to the next level? Find out more from Ben here: https://pestking.co.uk/ Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here ►https://jamessinclair.net/entrepreneurs-university-free-trial/Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here:https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letterFind out your Entrepreneurial DNA, take the '8 Traits of the Greats' quiz here ►…
This week James sits down with the owner of a hair extension business turning over £25k a month - and facing a £60,000 decision. They get into the numbers properly: where the money actually goes, what the margins look like, and whether spending that kind of cash is growth or just an expensive gamble. James gives his honest take, as always. Worth a listen if you're weighing up a big spend in your own business. Find out more from Molly here: https://thehairextensioncave.co.uk/ Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here…
This pharmacy business owners wants to scale things further by taking his established high street business into an online business, the challenge? Actually getting customers and leads to kick things off. Find out more from Hamza here: https://frenchwoodpharmacy.com/ Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here ►https://jamessinclair.net/entrepreneurs-university-free-trial/Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here:https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letterFind out your Entrepreneurial DNA, take the '8 Traits of the Greats' quiz here ►…
Find out more from Rich here: https://www.djrichellis.com/ Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here ►https://jamessinclair.net/entrepreneurs-university-free-trial/Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here:https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letterFind out your Entrepreneurial DNA, take the '8 Traits of the Greats' quiz here ► https://jamessinclair.scoreapp.comGet your tickets to our next event here ► https://www.jamessinclair.net/
Sign up to Revolut Business at https://www.revolut.com/business/james/pod/aug2/ before 30th June 2026 and add money to your account to receive a £200 welcome bonus. Fees, Promotion terms and Business T&Cs apply.Find out more from Molly here: https://www.mollygarioch.com/Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here ►https://jamessinclair.net/entrepreneurs-university-free-trial/Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here:https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letterFind out your Entrepreneurial DNA, take the '8 Traits of the Greats' quiz here ►…
Sign up to Revolut Business at https://www.revolut.com/business/james/pod/aug1/ before 30th June 2026 and add money to your account to receive a £200 welcome bonus. Fees, Promotion terms and Business T&Cs apply. Find out more from Adam here: https://elitethreadco.com/ Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here ►https://jamessinclair.net/entrepreneurs-university-free-trial/Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here:https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letterFind out your Entrepreneurial DNA, take the '8 Traits of the Greats' quiz here ►…
In this episode James speaks to Fred who owns a communications business, specifically helping people become better speakers and presenters. The business is doing well but Fred wants to more B2B customers that will take his company to the next level. Find out James would help scale things further. Find out more from Fred here: www.leadershipcommunicationgroup.com Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here ►https://jamessinclair.net/entrepreneurs-university-free-trial/Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here:https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letterFind out your…
In this episode of the podcast James speaks to John who buys socials clubs, refurbs them and rents them back to the committee. A super unique business model we've never heard of before. Find out more from John here: https://newdaygroup.co.uk/ Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here ►https://jamessinclair.net/entrepreneurs-university-free-trial/Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here:https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letterFind out your Entrepreneurial DNA, take the '8 Traits of the Greats' quiz here ► https://jamessinclair.scoreapp.comGet your tickets to…
Today James speaks to Jaisul who has built a tutoring business doing £6,000 a month - all alongside a full time job. On paper it's the perfect side hustle, but jow do you go from a well-paid job you gave yourself to a business that runs without you? Scale your business at Business Masterclass, get your tickets here:https://www.jamessinclair.net/business-masterclass-2026 Find out more from Jaisul here: https://www.tootingtutors.co.uk/ Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here ►https://jamessinclair.net/entrepreneurs-university-free-trial/Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James…
In this episode of the show, James sits down with one of the UK's most criticised property investors and entrepreneurs, Samuel Leeds. James has known Samuel for many years and has watched from a distance as his has grown his empire, dealt with challenges and growing his businesses. Let's find out what Samuel is doing now and what he plans on doing next.Find out more from Samuel Leeds here: https://www.samuelleeds.com/Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here ►https://jamessinclair.net/entrepreneurs-university-free-trial/Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter'…
Get your tickets to our next event here:https://www.jamessinclair.net/ Find out more from Oliver here: https://www.industrialfieldservices.co.uk/ Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here ►https://jamessinclair.net/entrepreneurs-university-free-trial/Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here:https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letterFind out your Entrepreneurial DNA, take the '8 Traits of the Greats' quiz here ► https://jamessinclair.scoreapp.comApply to be on my podcast here ►https://jamessinclair.net/podcasts/
Sign up to Revolut Business at https://www.revolut.com/business/james/pod/jul2/ before 31st December 2026 and add money to your account to receive a £200 welcome bonus. Fees, Promotion terms and Business T&Cs apply. Find out more from Areeb here: www.mensmedicalclinic.co.uk Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here ►https://jamessinclair.net/entrepreneurs-university-free-trial/Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here:https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letterFind out your Entrepreneurial DNA, take the '8 Traits of the Greats' quiz here ►…
Sign up to Revolut Business at https://www.revolut.com/business/james/pod/jul1/ before 30th June 2026 and add money to your account to receive a £200 welcome bonus. Fees, Promotion terms and Business T&Cs apply.Find out more from Laetitia here: https://www.miminekitchen.com/enTry Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here ►https://jamessinclair.net/entrepreneurs-university-free-trial/Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here:https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letterFind out your Entrepreneurial DNA, take the '8 Traits of the Greats' quiz here ►…
Louis Georgiou runs Essential Workwear and Essential Branding — a £7.2 million-a-year business with 50 staff and over 20 years of trading behind it. But despite £600k months, profit is tighter than it should be, and he's stuck between two divisions: workwear growing fast, and promo flatlining but still paying the bills. Find out more from Louis here: www.essentialworkwear.com Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here ►https://jamessinclair.net/entrepreneurs-university-free-trial/ Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter'…
John Noble runs a £1M-a-year accountancy firm. £80k a month in revenue, £30k profit, a team of 10 - on paper, he's smashing it. The problem? He's 80% of the business. Find out more from John here: John-noble.co.uk Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here ►https://jamessinclair.net/entrepreneurs-university-free-trial/Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here:https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letterFind out your Entrepreneurial DNA, take the '8 Traits of the Greats' quiz here ► https://jamessinclair.scoreapp.comGet your tickets to our next event here ►…
Mark runs a window cleaning business in Shropshire turning over £16k a month, but he's on the tools from 8am to 5pm, doing admin until 9pm, and at 57, he feels like he's running out of time. His goal? £400k revenue, a full rebrand, and getting off the tools for good. In this episode, James digs into whether Mark's plan is achievable, what's really holding the business back, and the steps to scale a local service business in a saturated market.Find out more from Mark here: https://www.shirewindowcleaning.co.uk/Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here…
Jack Wiles runs RB Club, a rugby fashion brand turning over £30,000 a month — but he has no team, unpredictable profit, and does everything himself, from picking and packing to product design. In this episode, James digs into what's really holding the business back: cash flow, manufacturing headaches, and the one-man-band problem — and lays out what Jack needs to change to build the biggest rugby fashion brand in the world. Get your tickets to our next event here ► https://www.jamessinclair.net/eventsFind out more from Jack here: https://rbclub.co.uk/Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE…
Oliver runs Yorkshire Balloon Flights, a hot air balloon business turning over £12k a month. But sales have been falling since 2024.In this episode, James digs into how a weather-dependent, seasonal business can double its profit, whether Oliver should be charging MORE than his competitors, and how a small operator competes with the big names. If you run a seasonal business or you're battling bigger brands on price, this one's for you. Find out more from Oliver here: Www.yorkshireballoonflights.co.uk Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here…
This week, James meets Steven from Lindsay's Highland Tours, a Scottish tour business doing £105,000 per month after 7-8 years of building. But despite the impressive revenue, three challenges are holding the business back: accommodation costs are destroying profit margins, the business starts from zero revenue every single month with no recurring income, and Steven is struggling to switch off and spend time with family as the business grows.Find out more from Steven here: www.lindsayshighlandtours.comTry Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here…
From a £25k bank loan to becoming a full-time trader - Michael Taylor (Shifting Shares) sits down with James to break down the world of trading, UK stocks, and the risks most people never talk about.In this episode, James sits down with Michael Taylor, founder of Shifting Shares, to talk trading, investing, and the UK economy. James is the first to admit he knows next to nothing about stocks and shares - he's built his wealth through business, not the markets, but Michael's honest, no-nonsense take on trading made this a conversation worth having. Find out more from Michael here:…
This week James meets a marketing business owner doing £4,500 per month - but he's facing a threat that's on every marketer's mind right now: AI. With artificial intelligence rapidly taking over marketing tasks, he's worried about his future and needs to figure out what to do next. Find out more from Max here: scaletradesonline.com Find out more from Douglas here: https://www.facebook.com/p/DJ-Gardens-61566423063524/ Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here ►https://jamessinclair.net/entrepreneurs-university-free-trial/Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter'…
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The Business Broadcast is the weekly podcast from the award-winning entrepreneur James Sinclair. James operates 17 family-based brands which welcome over one million customers through the doors of their every year. His insights are all based on the experience,, mistakes and successes that have led t
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