Secret Leaders with Dan Murray-Serter & Chris Donnelly The Bricklayer Who Built a $50M Empire Selling Honey
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Feb 18, 2025 Scott Davies, a former bricklayer turned entrepreneur, shares his incredible journey of building a $40 million honey empire after a life-changing injury. He discusses the struggles of launching his business, including challenges in beekeeping and a crucial moment of encouragement from family. Scott reveals how resilience and strategic networking led to a partnership with Tesco, where his honey is now stocked. He also touches on the complexities of product recalls and the importance of adapting branding as he expands his company internationally.
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Origin Story
- Scott Davies, a bricklayer, had to quit due to a back injury and needed a new job.
- He explored dog walking, e-commerce, and beekeeping, ultimately choosing bees due to his interest sparked during recovery.
Follow Your Passion
- Choose business ideas based on genuine enjoyment, not just market analysis.
- Sometimes, passion, not extensive research, drives the best choices.
Beekeeping vs. Honey Selling
- Beekeeping is unpredictable, with potential for loss due to swarming, disease, or poor honey yields.
- Scott realized that focusing on honey sales, not beekeeping, was a better business model.