James Sinclair's Business Broadcast

In this engaging discussion, Akshay Deer, the 27-year-old founder of Chime Care, shares insights on scaling his hyper-local in-home care business. He dives into the challenges of recruitment and labor costs, emphasizing the importance of locality for care quality. Akshay talks about financing his first acquisition and the hurdles of vendor finance in negotiations. The hosts also explore the future of care tech and the strategic approach needed for successful mergers and acquisitions, offering valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in the care sector.

Sign up to Revolut Business at https://www.revolut.com/rb/james/ before 31st December 2025 and add money to your account to receive a £200 welcome bonus. Subscription fees and T&Cs apply.This week, James and JB explore a £10k/month hospitality training business struggling to find new customers. They’ll dive into marketing strategies, lead generation, and how to win consistent clients in a competitive industry.If your business depends on finding new customers and growth has stalled, this episode is packed with practical ideas to help you get back on track.Find out more from Georgi here: www.ExpertEdgeGM.comSign 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/eventsApply to be on my podcast here ► https://jamessinclair.net/podcasts/My Socials:🌍 Website - https://jamessinclair.net📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamessinclairentrepreneur/📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@james.sinclair?lang=en👨‍💻 Linkedin - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jamessinclairpartymanWelcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those hard hitting questions in order to get to the bottom of these problems and help the business owner soar to success.Who am I?My name is James Sinclair and I'm the founder and CEO of The Fabadousa Group of Companies. I started building my business when I was just 16 as a family entertainer after that I built up an entertainment agency, then moved into building a leisure and day nursery businesses. Today we operate a £50 million business which includes leisure, childcare, outdoor attractions, commercial property, arts and crafts manufacturing as well as one of the UK’s oldest Ice cream companies; The Rossi Ice Cream Company.

This week, James and JB look at a £7k/month house clearance business that’s hit a ceiling. To grow, the model needs to change. If your business has stopped growing, this episode is packed with insights on how to rethink your model and unlock progress.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/eventsApply to be on my podcast here ► https://jamessinclair.net/podcasts/My Socials:🌍 Website - https://jamessinclair.net📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamessinclairentrepreneur/📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@james.sinclair?lang=en👨‍💻 Linkedin - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jamessinclairpartymanWelcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those hard hitting questions in order to get to the bottom of these problems and help the business owner soar to success.Who am I?My name is James Sinclair and I'm the founder and CEO of The Fabadousa Group of Companies. I started building my business when I was just 16 as a family entertainer after that I built up an entertainment agency, then moved into building a leisure and day nursery businesses. Today we operate a £50 million business which includes leisure, childcare, outdoor attractions, commercial property, arts and crafts manufacturing as well as one of the UK’s oldest Ice cream companies; The Rossi Ice Cream Company.

In this engaging Q&A, the host dives into venture capital insights, emphasizing research strategies for attracting investors. He shares his thoughts on business survival without a single end goal, highlighting the importance of passion and team growth. Key performance indicators like revenue per employee are discussed to boost profitability. The conversation also touches on AI's impact on cleaning businesses and navigating growth bottlenecks. Plus, tips on purchasing baby-boomer businesses and the balance between perseverance and exit strategies add valuable perspectives.

Joe from the London Lawn Turf Company, a family-run business specializing in turf supply, shares insights on navigating the challenges of a seasonal industry. He delves into the logistics of sourcing turf and the need for rapid turnover to combat perishability. The discussion includes strategies for smoothing out cash flow with off-season products and the importance of diversifying customer bases to include developers and golf courses. Joe also highlights the difficulties of recruiting seasonal labor in London and the potential benefits of acquiring older firms for growth.

Damien Murray, an experienced podiatrist and founder of the Foot Medic Group, shares insights on scaling a national podiatry clinic model. He reveals the financial targets for each clinic and discusses the challenges of workforce shortages and property acquisition. Damien emphasizes the importance of a franchise strategy combined with property ownership to protect the brand and enhance profitability. He also recounts a successful clinic turnaround and highlights the critical role of customer retention and effective marketing strategies.

Jacob Lockwood, a serving soldier and founder of Lockwood Smocks, shares his journey of blending military life with entrepreneurship. He reveals the challenges of managing cash flow and scaling his British-made fashion brand, which earns £10k/month. Jacob recounts his first sale in Cyprus and discusses the competitive fashion market. Insights include using pre-orders for funding, leveraging high-margin accessories, and the importance of authentic social media engagement. The conversation highlights Jacob's resilience and plans to navigate growth in the demanding world of fashion.

Sign up to Revolut Business at https://www.revolut.com/rb/james/ before 31st December 2025 and add money to your account to receive a £200 welcome bonus. Subscription fees and T&Cs apply.This week, James and JB sit down with the founder of a £25M candle business that started at just £500k only 5 years ago and grew entirely bootstrapped. No banks, no investors, fascinating story.They’ll explore how he scaled so far without funding, the challenges of cashflow at that level, and what comes next for such an interesting business.Find out more from Luke here: https://valentte.com/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/eventsApply to be on my podcast here ► https://jamessinclair.net/podcasts/My Socials:🌍 Website - https://jamessinclair.net📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamessinclairentrepreneur/📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@james.sinclair?lang=en👨‍💻 Linkedin - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jamessinclairpartymanWelcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those hard hitting questions in order to get to the bottom of these problems and help the business owner soar to success.Who am I?My name is James Sinclair and I'm the founder and CEO of The Fabadousa Group of Companies. I started building my business when I was just 16 as a family entertainer after that I built up an entertainment agency, then moved into building a leisure and day nursery businesses. Today we operate a £50 million business which includes leisure, childcare, outdoor attractions, commercial property, arts and crafts manufacturing as well as one of the UK’s oldest Ice cream companies; The Rossi Ice Cream Company.

This week, James and JB dive into a £2.5 million gardening business with a goal to reach £100M. The challenge? Managing a growing workforce while scaling operations, ideas of manufacturing and B2B sales, and positioning the business with higher barriers to entry for long-term growth.Find out more from Josh here: ⁠https://www.jdsgardening.co.ukSign 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/eventsApply to be on my podcast here ► https://jamessinclair.net/podcasts/My Socials:🌍 Website - https://jamessinclair.net📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamessinclairentrepreneur/📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@james.sinclair?lang=en👨‍💻 Linkedin - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jamessinclairpartymanWelcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those hard hitting questions in order to get to the bottom of these problems and help the business owner soar to success.Who am I?My name is James Sinclair and I'm the founder and CEO of The Fabadousa Group of Companies. I started building my business when I was just 16 as a family entertainer after that I built up an entertainment agency, then moved into building a leisure and day nursery businesses. Today we operate a £50 million business which includes leisure, childcare, outdoor attractions, commercial property, arts and crafts manufacturing as well as one of the UK’s oldest Ice cream companies; The Rossi Ice Cream Company.

This week, James and JB dive into a £240k/month cleaning business with a massive £20M vision. The challenge? Building a leadership team that truly feels ownership over the mission, not just working for a salary, but thinking and acting like co-founders.Find out more from Raynor here: ⁠bloomcleaning.co.ukSign 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/eventsApply to be on my podcast here ► https://jamessinclair.net/podcasts/My Socials:🌍 Website - https://jamessinclair.net📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamessinclairentrepreneur/📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@james.sinclair?lang=en👨‍💻 Linkedin - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jamessinclairpartymanWelcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those hard hitting questions in order to get to the bottom of these problems and help the business owner soar to success.Who am I?My name is James Sinclair and I'm the founder and CEO of The Fabadousa Group of Companies. I started building my business when I was just 16 as a family entertainer after that I built up an entertainment agency, then moved into building a leisure and day nursery businesses. Today we operate a £50 million business which includes leisure, childcare, outdoor attractions, commercial property, arts and crafts manufacturing as well as one of the UK’s oldest Ice cream companies; The Rossi Ice Cream Company.