EPISODE · Feb 27, 2025 · 19 MIN
Chester Centurions Podcast with Staff86
from Chester Centurions Podcast · host Alan Bark
Welcome to The Chester Centurions Podcast!Today’s episode is packed with hard-earned insights, business lessons, and real talk about entrepreneurship. My guest is Jack Mitchell, founder of Staff 86, a recruitment agency specialising in temporary and permanent staffing for the hospitality, events, sales, and marketing industries.Jack’s journey is one of resilience, strategic growth, and building a business from the ground up—twice. From running his first staffing business at just 21 years old to selling it and eventually launching Staff 86, Jack has learned what it really takes to scale a company in a fast-moving industry.In this episode, Jack shares:The truth about starting a business (and why it’s not all freedom and flexibility)Lessons from selling his first company and what he did differently the second timeWhy listening to clients and industry trends is the key to staying aheadHow to build a team that drives growth while maintaining work-life balanceHis top three pieces of advice for aspiring entrepreneursIf you’re thinking of launching your own business, struggling with scaling, or just want to hear from someone who’s walked the path and built a thriving company, this episode is for you.Drop a comment below with your biggest takeaway from Jack’s insights!Like & Subscribe for more real conversations with successful entrepreneurs.Now, let’s dive in!
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Welcome to The Chester Centurions Podcast!Today’s episode is packed with hard-earned insights, business lessons, and real talk about entrepreneurship. My guest is Jack Mitchell, founder of Staff 86, a recruitment agency specialising in temporary and permanent staffing for the hospitality, events, sales, and marketing industries.Jack’s journey is one of resilience, strategic growth, and building a business from the ground up—twice. From running his first staffing business at just 21 years old to selling it and eventually launching Staff 86, Jack has learned what it really takes to scale a company in a fast-moving industry.In this episode, Jack shares:The truth about starting a business (and why it’s not all freedom and flexibility)Lessons from selling his first company and what he did differently the second timeWhy listening to clients and industry trends is the key to staying aheadHow to build a team that drives growth while maintaining work-life balanceHis top three pieces of advice for aspiring entrepreneursIf you’re thinking of launching your own business, struggling with scaling, or just want to hear from someone who’s walked the path and built a thriving company, this episode is for you.Drop a comment below with your biggest takeaway from Jack’s insights!Like & Subscribe for more real conversations with successful entrepreneurs.Now, let’s dive in!
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