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Industry Legends

Industry Legends

By: Simon Acres & Kordian Pach
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 🎙️ Introducing Industry Legends: Insights from the Best in the Business 🚀

We are delighted to launch an exciting new initiative—Industry Legends, a series of films designed to share the thoughts, experiences, and advice of some of the most successful professionals in the KBB and construction industries.

Through in-depth conversations with industry pioneers, business leaders, and expert recruiters, this series will uncover the real stories behind their success. From navigating business challenges to building strong teams, each episode will provide valuable insights that can inspire both seasoned professionals and those just starting their journey.

💡 What to expect?
🔹 First-hand experiences from industry veterans
🔹 Practical advice for business growth and career development
🔹 Stories of resilience, innovation, and leadership
🔹 A behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of the KBB and construction sectors

At Simon Acres Group, we believe that People Build Businesses. This series is our way of giving back to the industry by sharing the knowledge and expertise of those who have shaped it.
Stay tuned for exclusive interviews, expert insights, and inspiring success stories!Copyright Simon Acres & Kordian Pach Career Success Economics
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  • Recipe for success - Industry Legends podcast with Richard Flower founder of Ashford Kitchens and Interiors

    Recipe for success - Industry Legends podcast with Richard Flower founder of Ashford Kitchens and Interiors
    Feb 14 2025
    Recipe for success – Industry Legends podcast with Richard Flower founder of Ashford Kitchens and Interiors

    🎙️ The Secret to 40 Years of Success in the KBB Industry! 🚀
    What does it take to build and sustain a thriving KBB business for over four decades? In the latest episode of Industry Legends, we sit down with Richard Flower of Ashford Kitchens & Interiors, a man whose journey through the industry spans 50 years! From selling kitchens in the early ’70s to establishing a second-generation family business, Richard’s story is packed with invaluable insights.

    💡 Why should you listen?

    🔹 Lessons from the past: Richard recalls the early days of the industry when “kitchens were generally sold by hardware stores and builders’ merchants,” and how he spotted the opportunity for specialist retailers.
    🔹 Advice for new business owners: “You have to be resilient, love working with people, and be prepared to take risks.” Would you have what it takes?
    🔹 The key to longevity in business: According to Richard, “We invest well in people. We get good people on board and really try to keep them.”
    🔹 Family business values: Ashford’s success is built on local connections. “We promote ourselves as a second-generation family business, and people love that.”

    This conversation is a masterclass in business growth, adapting to industry changes, and creating a brand that stands the test of time.
    Don’t miss this episode—watch it now and let us know your thoughts!
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