From Building Walls to Building People: Garry Staines on Purpose-Driven Growth and Grit

In this episode of Your Mind Your Business, host Carina McLeod, founder of eCommerce Nurse, sits down with Garry Staines, Managing Director of GSQ Brickwork, to dive into the raw and inspiring journey of building a multi-million-pound construction business while navigating mental health challenges, finding purpose beyond profit, and creating legacy through people.Chapters:[00:01:00] Introduction and Who is Garry Staines[00:05:30] Early Days: From DJ Dreams to Bricklaying[00:12:45] The Record Shop Era and Side Hustles[00:18:20] The 2008 Recession and Starting GSQ Brickwork[00:28:15] Growing from Zero to £10 Million[00:35:40] The Panic Attack That Changed Everything[00:42:30] Alcohol, Anxiety, and Finding Authentic Purpose[00:52:10] Building Site Ready Solutions and Giving Back[01:02:45] Social Media, Competition, and Staying in Your Lane[01:10:20] Family Business and Succession Planning[01:15:30] Final Thoughts and Life Lessons💡 Topics Covered:✅ The unexpected journey from mobile DJ and record shop owner to construction business leader✅ Surviving the 2008 recession and turning redundancy into a £10 million business opportunity✅ The reality of mental health struggles in entrepreneurship—panic attacks, anxiety, and self-medication✅ The skills gap in construction and why collaboration beats competition✅ Balancing growth, family involvement, and succession planning with three sons in the business✅ Why being "just a bricklayer" is the ultimate safety net for fearless entrepreneurship🔥 "I remember that day I was out for lunch and there was not a care in my world. Then by evening I was having this panic attack, it was the moment I probably needed to slow down and reset."📌 If you're an entrepreneur struggling with finding purpose beyond profit, dealing with mental health challenges while building a business, or looking to create meaningful impact through training and legacy-building, this episode is for you. Garry's story proves that success isn't just about the money, it's about building people, staying authentic, and having the resilience to rebuild from zero when needed.🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with more episodes of Your Mind Your Business!Discover more about Site Ready Solutions.Follow GSQ Brickwork:Instagram - instagram.com/gsqbrickwork#Entrepreneurship #ConstructionBusiness #MentalHealthAwareness #PurposeDrivenBusiness #GSQBrickwork #SiteReadySolutions #YourMindYourBusiness #BusinessPodcast #EntrepreneurJourney Follow us on: 👉 Website: https://yourmindyourbusiness.com/ 👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourMindYourBusiness/ 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-mind-your-business/ 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your_mind_your_business/ 👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourmindyourbiz