From Sanding to Scaling: Building a Legacy with Little Sutton Flooring

Tom Land shares how he's taking the reins of a family flooring business, navigating sanding mishaps, setting boundaries with clients, and dreaming big with his eyes on high-end market expansion.What’s Inside:From teenage apprentice to business owner: Tom’s journey stepping into his dad’s 40-year flooring legacyWhy setting clear boundaries and charging deposits can transform your business (and your sanity)School gyms, Devon hotels, and the nightmare job that nearly broke him—plus what it taught himHow social media, confidence, and strategic growth are shaping the next phase of Little Sutton FlooringThe real cost of underpricing and over-promising—and how to fix itMemorable Quote: “Don’t try and run until you can walk… At 18, I was sanding village halls thinking I knew it all—and learned the hard way.”Guest Information: Tom Land – Little Sutton Flooring LtdWebsite:https://www.littlesuttonfloorings.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlesuttonflooring/?hl=en-gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littlesuttonfloorings/Episode Sponsored By: UltraFloorWebsite:https://www.instarmac.co.uk/products/ultrafloor/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultraflooruk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UltraFloorContractFlooringSolutions/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ultrafloorClaim your FREE UltraFloor contractor kit: http://ultra-floor.co.uk/Where to Find Us:Website: https://theukflooringpodcast.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theukflooringpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theukflooringpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cockerillco6141Produced By: Cockerill & CoReach out on 01325 952548 or email [email protected]: https://www.cockerillandco.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cockerillandco/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cockerillandco/Don’t miss this episode—subscribe now for more stories and insights from industry leaders! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.