From hay shed to thriving business: Iron & Pine's journey

This week we speak to Alistair Fell, of Dalbeattie-based Iron & Pine about how the business he co-founded with school friend Luke Mazs, converting shipping containers into offices and wedding venues, has rapidly grown - from starting out operating in a friend's hay shed to employing over 20 skilled people in Dumfries & Galloway.Alistair discusses how Iron & Pine have embraced Fair Work and circular economy, challenges of recruiting staff in a rural location, advice for budding entrepreneurs and their ambitions to help tackle housing issues in the South. Useful linksIron & Pine - ironandpine.co.ukFair Work support - southofscotlandenterprise.com/driving-change/fair-workNet Zero support - southofscotlandenterprise.com/driving-change/net-zeroCircular Economy - zerowastescotland.org.uk/topics/circular-economyTranscription of episode –southofscotlandenterprise.com/thesosespotlightContact SOSE - southofscotlandenterprise.com/contact-us*******************************************************************************************Audio Source: JamendoAdobe Stock Asset ID:#346977350 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.