£60k/month Marketing Agency facing Challenges Attracting Top-Tier Staff

£30k a month in revenue, 5 employees and ambitions to reach £500k a year… but working 20-hour days, juggling night shifts is making growth harder than ever.In this episode, James sits down with Tom the owner of Arbscapes Contractors to explore how buying a complementary business, such as a garden centre or plant hire company, could tackle seasonal revenue challenges, why one smart hire could free up valuable time, and how improving yourself as a business owner is key to growing a more profitable business.Can he reach £500k in annual turnover without continuing to work day and night?Find out more from Tom here: https://www.arbscapes.co.ukTry 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/

£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.comTry 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/

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 you've just created an extra job.If you run a seasonal business or you're in the early, uncertain years, this one's for you.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/Apply to be on my podcast here ►https://jamessinclair.net/podcasts/

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 income, and where I'd put £1,000 to win more customers.If you're a tradesperson who's outgrown doing everything yourself, this one's for you.The manager that makes you money, workbook & course:https://james-sinclair-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/products/managerFind out more from Oliver here: https://www.theghs.co.uk/Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here:https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letterGet your tickets to our next event here ► https://www.jamessinclair.net/events

The Manager that Makes You Money, Workbook & Course ►https://james-sinclair-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/products/managerFind out more from Stefan here: https://replayos.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 ► https://www.jamessinclair.net/Apply to be on my podcast here ►https://jamessinclair.net/podcasts/

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 ► https://jamessinclair.scoreapp.comGet your tickets to our next event here ► https://www.jamessinclair.net/

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-gbpFind 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' 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/

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/managerSign 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/

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-gbpSign 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/Apply to be on my podcast here ►https://jamessinclair.net/podcasts/

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 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/Apply to be on my podcast here ►https://jamessinclair.net/podcasts/