Business Reality: Glamour Won’t Make You Rich | Solving “Dirty” Problems Will | George Pennell (EP 19)

From selling his car and starting out with a rusty van to scaling a cleaning company with over 150 staff, George Pennell’s journey proves that you don’t need a flashy idea to build a successful business.In this episode, George shares how he spotted an opportunity during Covid, took a huge risk, and turned oven cleans into major commercial contracts — including a £3m TV production set. We talk about the hidden challenges of scaling, the reality of managing staff, and why solving “boring” problems can lead to the biggest wins.If you’ve ever doubted whether your idea is good enough, George’s story will change the way you think about entrepreneurship.