He Built A £30 Million Builders' Merchant Business From Just £20,000 | Shane Watts

Send us Fan MailHow do you turn £20,000 into a £30 million builders' merchant business? This week on Off The Job, Pete and Keiran sit down with Shane Watts, who shares the journey of building one of the UK's leading independent builders' merchants. From the early risks and business decisions to the challenges of growing a company in the construction industry, this episode is packed with lessons for anyone working in the trades. In this episode we cover:Building a £30 million builders' merchant businessStarting with just £20,000Growing a successful trade businessThe biggest mistakes self-employed tradespeople makeWhat builders' merchants really think about tradespeopleHow the construction industry has changedBusiness growth, leadership and hiring the right peopleAI, technology and the future of the trade industryAdvice for anyone looking to start or scale a business Whether you're a plumber, gas engineer, electrician, builder, carpenter, roofer, painter & decorator or running your own construction business, this episode is full of practical advice, honest conversations and real business lessons from someone who's spent years in the trade industry. 👇 Let us know in the comments:If you had £20,000 to start a business today, what trade would you choose?📣 Sponsored by Flexigas – the flexible gas pipe specialists: https://flexigas.com/💥 Powered by Ridgeline – seamless copper tubes built for the trade: https://ridgelinetubes.com/🎁 EXCLUSIVE PODCAST OFFERGet 30% OFF your Yearly Subscription to Gas Certificate App!Use code: POD30 at checkout📲 Download the Gas Certificate App nowhttps://onelink.to/hbv69u⚠️ Warning: Contains adult humour and strong language. Tradesmen banter ahead.🔗 Follow us on Socials📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offthejobpodcastuk📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthejobpodcastuk