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Join me on my weekly blog where I document my ‘Journey Through Business’, from average struggling bloke to millionaire business owner.
Big decision this month. Deciding on s builder and how to pay them. I guess all small projects with builders come down to trust. That's why...
When I started this blog, it was meant to be about my own business. Instead I’ve been focused on my family’s restaurant business and still n...
Great triathlon with me Mrs. Starting to catch the bug for triathlons. I just love race day!
My current morning routine could be a whole lot better. I’m thinking exercise, meditate, breakfast, study, plan day, GO!
Putting in the hours at the restaurant. Simple. Boring
I’ve been setting goals since 2016. They change over time and I am constantly updating them, adjusting how I set them and also looking over...
Harsh title but I’m disappointed with myself. Procrastination has gotten the better of me. I have too many ideas floating about in my head....
A great few weeks. I’m carrying out the practice set by T Harv Eker of never complaining, even in my own head to myself!
We think of Innocent smoothies as being a big, popular company dominating the smoothie market and so it’s great to rewind back and see their...
I waste 50 quid on a very unmemorable domain name, then over a family meal, my daughter comes up with ‘lovely shrubbly’ tagline: ‘non-alcoho...
My lemon and ginger shrub is deemed acceptable by the family. It’s now on the menu at the restaurant as drink of the day and feedback so far...
I’m guessing this is where I start if I’m wanting to start a drinks brand.? Lots of experiments
I’ve been looking at how the American shrub companies are doing it and I’ve started listening to the stories of other drinks companies. This...
I am guilty of not focusing on ‘The One Thing’, so reading this book was often quite depressing as I realise I need to cut lots out and say...
Working closely with my 82 year old father in the family business has at times been difficult and there have been many disagreements. But th...
Why do parents place a huge emphasis on their children doing homework in school but then not do the homework themselves? Do they think schoo...
I’ve leveraged my position as a current restaurant manager to sus out the current UK shrub drinks market by getting some samples, (from my s...
What’s great about this book is the progression. We all currently know Amazon to be an all powerful, global beast of a business, but let’s g...
This week I had to do another sacking at the restaurant. It’s never easy but I have a process I use now which works well. I also show a flas...
‘Shrubs’ or ‘drinking vinegars’ have a history, interest, health benefits, limitless flavour combinations and a long shelf life. Plus, they...
A legend among self improvement books. Timeless ways and tactics in dealing with people, whether in relationships, socially or in business....
My neighbour rejected my offer. Bastard. But it’s my fault though for not making it look more attractive or putting it across better. Can’t...
Our new dog, Billy, from Bromsgrove Blue Cross Rescue Centre, has joined us. He’s great and he’s also broken down the barriers between my da...
Did a metal welding course. I’m still thinking about and doing preparation for the business ideas I shared at the start of this blog. Two of...
I’m excited to give my full, formal offer to my neighbour to buy their house on ‘exchange with delayed completion’ deal. I’ve made it quite...
Author Simon Zutshi was one of the first to bring large scale property educational events and courses to the UK. A bit of a legend in the pr...
This week I went to the PIN (Property Investors Network) meet-up in Bristol. I did this because I need some extra cash for the project I hav...
Rob Dix and Rob Bence are my current man crush es?! Their property podcast if f**king great. After reading this book by Rob Dix, (given to m...
Time for a yearly, restaurant deep clean along with many other thankless tasks that get done when involved in a small, family business
My neighbours property has just gone on the market. I’m already planning an extension on my own property but it occurred to me that this is...
I’m a fan of Samuel Leeds. He’s got lots of interesting videos on YouTube. The book is mega short but I really enjoyed his way of looking at...
My new favourite app Audible lets me listen to books on the go. Time commuting is now time well spent. Books, books, books. I’m book mad me!
These ladies will give you their take on how to buy a deal, add value, then sell for highest price possible. Flipping great book! (Sorry). I...
This week I’ve been mostly washing up at the restaurant after having to sack our kitchen porter for telling us he was ‘ill’ then working you...
Old gem of a book (first published 1926) on how to accumulate wealth and riches. The lessons learnt from ancient Babylonians on how to manag...
Getting myself ready for the final exam of my accounting course. Just finishing some revision on =FORMULAS within Microsoft Excel. I’d like...
99 chapters on human behaviour. Why do we do it to ourselves? I’ve chosen to talk about my six favourite chapters but I could have talked al...
Had a few architects over to quote on how much they’d charge to manage my house extension/renovation. It’s amazing how much you can learn fr...
Lots of short stories of how businesses such as Moonpig, GoCompare, Spareroom, Made.com, Zoopla and JustGiving started up.
Sticking to the plan is boring me. The plan being, work at the restaurant, complete the accounting course and gain experience in making furn...
This book is one of my faves, which isn’t saying much as I’ve only just this year really started reading books! But still, I enjoyed this bo...
I have no idea about furniture but..... I found a great place that recycled wood. ‘The Wood Recycling Project’ in Bristol is a fantastic lit...
Book review of Setting the Table. A couple of great concepts I can implement at my parents restaurant and also take forward into the future.
I've had to slightly step away from my parents restaurant. Frictions between me and my Dad. He's 82 bless him and still wanting to be 'the b...
My first ever book review. I haven't done the book justice but it's my first ever review and i hope to get better. Part of this Journey Thro...
Coming up with a business name. More tricky than I thought! I want it to be non-restrictive, memorable, short and to have an a available web...
Great week. I get and share some advice given to me personally from one of the most successful businessman in Britain.
Been experimenting with sleep. Done a few weeks on a strict 6 hour per night max. Feel like shit. I’m happy to occasionally go without sleep...
Indecision, indecision, indecision. With so much work involved in starting a business and how much time will inevitably become invested in i...
This week I get some grief from my lad mates for creating this blog. I learn a lesson in trust. And I complete a half Ironman triathlon