Mick Beavers: From Quarry to £10M Business & Mental Health Advocacy

Send us Fan MailEver wonder how a guy goes from dusty limestone quarries to running a multi-million-pound business? Tune into this episode of Taproom Talks, where Kenny Dooley chats with Mick Beavers, the driving force behind Control Valve Solutions. Mick spills the beans on his incredible journey, kicking off in some seriously old-school quarries before building his empire.But it's not just about business wins. Mick gets real about his personal battles with mental health, sharing his story as a two-time suicide survivor. He opens up about the tough times and how those experiences totally shaped the awesome culture at Control Valve Solutions. You'll hear how a LinkedIn post about mental health absolutely blew up, connecting him with people struggling all over the world.Beyond the raw honesty, Mick dives into the nitty-gritty of starting Control Valve Solutions with a "stolen laptop" and a £15,000 kitchen loan (yep, you read that right!). He takes us back to the garage days and how landing a game-changing contract with Talisman completely changed everything. Plus, get the inside scoop on their custom-built "CVS Manager" software that keeps everything running smoothly.Mick also shares his take on riding the waves of the energy sector, including weathering the 2014 downturn and the whole COVID-19 mess. He talks about what's next for Control Valve Solutions, their dive into AI, and why they're looking to go global. This episode is a powerful listen about bouncing back, building a killer team, and the vital importance of talking openly about mental health.