In this episode of Risking It All, we speak with Ian O’Regan Cazabon, Founder and Director of Central Scotland Rough Casting and Wall Coating, about his journey from door-to-door sales in Ireland to building his own business in Scotland.Originally from Ireland, Ian moved to Glasgow in 2014, bringing with him years of experience across sales, recruitment and home improvement. His early career in door-to-door sales taught him the importance of discipline, accountability, high standards and understanding what it takes to succeed in a competitive environment.After recognising opportunities within the home improvement industry, Ian took the leap into entrepreneurship, eventually building his own exterior renovation business. Through experience, setbacks and lessons learned along the way, he developed a different approach to running a trades business, focusing on specialist workmanship, transparent pricing, honest marketing and delivering an exceptional customer experience.Ian shares how he has used social media, particularly TikTok, to build trust with potential customers by showing every stage of a project, being upfront about pricing and giving people a genuine look at the work being carried out. He also discusses the importance of personal relationships, clear communication and going beyond what customers expect to create an experience they remember.In this episode, you will also hear:

• 🚪 How door-to-door sales shaped Ian's work ethic, discipline and approach to business
• 📈 The challenges, risks and lessons involved in starting and rebuilding a business
• 📱 How authentic social media content and transparent pricing can build customer trust
• 🤝 Why exceptional customer experiences, communication and going the extra mile create lasting relationships

👉 Tune in for an honest conversation with Ian O’Regan Cazabon about overcoming personal challenges, taking risks, entrepreneurship and building a business around transparency, trust and putting customers first.🖥️ This episode is sponsored by Jolly Media Marketing.🎥 A specialist, video-first advertising partner to local businesses all across the U.K.🎯 If you need a reliable marketing partner who can help you generate more enquiries every day, check them out at:www.jollymediamarketing.com

In this episode of Risking It All, we speak with Jordan Thomson, Managing Director of Fair Deal Carpet Cleaning Ltd and IMC Facilities Ltd, with over 14 years of experience in the cleaning industry.

Jordan has built his career around delivering reliable, professional cleaning and soft facilities management services, working with corporate offices, property managers and facilities teams across a range of environments.

From carpet and upholstery cleaning to soft washing, window cleaning, gutter cleaning and pressure washing, Jordan and his team have built their businesses around quality, clear communication and creating long-term relationships with their clients.

Jordan shares his experiences of building and growing businesses in a competitive industry, the challenges that come with leading a team, and what it takes to deliver a consistently high standard of service while continuing to move the business forward.

In this episode, you will also hear:

* 🧹 What it takes to build a successful business in the cleaning industry

* 📈 The challenges of growing and managing multiple businesses

* 🤝 Why strong client relationships and communication are key to long-term success

* 🚀 The lessons Jordan has learned from more than 14 years in business

👉 Tune in for an honest conversation with Jordan Thomson about entrepreneurship, leadership, growth and building businesses around quality and trust.

🖥️ This episode is sponsored by Jolly Media Marketing.

🎥 A specialist, video-first advertising partner to local businesses all across the U.K.

🎯 If you need a reliable marketing partner who can help you generate more enquiries every day, check them out at:

www.jollymediamarketing.com

In this special episode of Risking It All, we welcome back Paul Costello, Director of Upload Abode, as our first ever returning guest.

We catch up with Paul to see what’s changed since his first appearance on Risking It All and what’s happening with Upload Abode today. We talk about the growth of the business, what he’s learned along the way, the challenges he’s faced, and what’s next.

Paul gives us an honest look at what happens after the early stages of building a business, from continuing to grow and adapt to staying ahead in a competitive industry.

In this episode, you will also hear:

* 🔄 What’s changed since Paul’s first appearance on Risking It All

* 📈 How Upload Abode has continued to grow and evolve

* 💡 The lessons Paul has learned since his first episode

* 🚀 What’s next for Paul and the Upload Abode team

👉 Tune in for a genuine catch-up with our first returning guest and find out what’s happened since we last spoke.

🖥️ This episode is sponsored by Jolly Media Marketing.

🎥 A specialist, video-first advertising partner to local businesses all across the U.K.

🎯 If you need a reliable marketing partner who can help you generate more enquiries every day, check them out at:

www.jollymediamarketing.com