Chester Centurions Podcast with Placement Staffing Group
Episode 19 of the Chester Centurions Podcast podcast, hosted by Alan Bark, titled "Chester Centurions Podcast with Placement Staffing Group" was published on June 11, 2025 and runs 22 minutes.
June 11, 2025 ·22m · Chester Centurions Podcast
Summary
In this episode of the Chester Centurions Podcast, Alan sits down with Monique, a powerhouse entrepreneur from North Wales who swapped a secure salary for the uncertain road of business ownership — with a mortgage, three kids, and zero safety net. She shares:Why she walked out of her job overnightThe emotional rollercoaster of starting a recruitment agency from scratchHow she balances being a mum, a business owner, and a university studentThe myths people believe about self-employmentWhy feedback, mentors, and gym sessions are her secret weaponsHer plans to scale the business across Wales and into the Northwest This is a must-listen for anyone contemplating the leap into entrepreneurship — or already in the deep end wondering if they’re doing it right.
Episode Description
In this episode of the Chester Centurions Podcast, Alan sits down with Monique, a powerhouse entrepreneur from North Wales who swapped a secure salary for the uncertain road of business ownership — with a mortgage, three kids, and zero safety net.
She shares:
- Why she walked out of her job overnight
- The emotional rollercoaster of starting a recruitment agency from scratch
- How she balances being a mum, a business owner, and a university student
- The myths people believe about self-employment
- Why feedback, mentors, and gym sessions are her secret weapons
- Her plans to scale the business across Wales and into the Northwest
This is a must-listen for anyone contemplating the leap into entrepreneurship — or already in the deep end wondering if they’re doing it right.
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