logo
episode-header-image
Aug 17
1h 1m

Plumbing & Heating Business at £1.5M - I...

James Sinclair
About this episode

Sign up to Revolut Business at http://www.revolut.com/rb/james before 30th September 2025 and top up your account to receive a £200 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply.


This week, James and JB look at a £1.5M plumbing and heating business trying to decide whether to open more branches. They’ll weigh the pros and cons of expansion, the risks involved, and what to consider.


Find out more from Robbie here: Stonehengeplumbingandheating.co.uk


Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here: https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letter

Find out your Entrepreneurial DNA, take the '8 Traits of the Greats' quiz here ► https://jamessinclair.scoreapp.com

Get your tickets to our next event here ► https://www.jamessinclair.net/events

Apply to be on my podcast here ► https://jamessinclair.net/podcasts/

My Socials:

🌍 Website - https://jamessinclair.net

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamessinclairentrepreneur/

📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@james.sinclair?lang=en

👨‍💻 Linkedin - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jamessinclairpartyman


Welcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those hard hitting questions in order to get to the bottom of these problems and help the business owner soar to success.


Who am I?

My name is James Sinclair and I'm the founder and CEO of The Fabadousa Group of Companies. I started building my business when I was just 16 as a family entertainer after that I built up an entertainment agency, then moved into building a leisure and day nursery businesses. Today we operate a £50 million business which includes leisure, childcare, outdoor attractions, commercial property, arts and crafts manufacturing as well as one of the UK’s oldest Ice cream companies; The Rossi Ice Cream Company.

Up next
Yesterday
I Tried to Fix This £10 Million Business
This week, James and JB dive into a £10M engineering company that’s frustrated with maintaining its gross profit. They’ll unpack what’s eroding margins, how to regain control, and what changes can drive stronger profitability at scale.If your revenue is high but profit feels unde ... Show More
1h 11m
Oct 6
£55k/Month Landscaping Business Stuck Doing Low-Value Work (4k)
This week, James and JB look at a £55k/month landscaping business where the owner is spending too much time on low-value tasks, stopping the business from growing. They’ll explore how to delegate, build systems, and focus on what really drives scale. If you’re too caught up in th ... Show More
48m 31s
Oct 1
£20k/month Theatre Training Business Ready for the Next Level (4k)
This week, James and JB explore a £20k/month theatre training business that’s looking to take things to the next level. They’ll discuss strategies and new opportunities for growth.Find out more from Lindsey here: westendmt.co.ukSign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair ... Show More
51m 57s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2024
From ZERO To Building A Multi-Million Dollar HVAC Company // Andy Elliott
Think your job sucks? Rachel and Robert Beattie are here to show you how it doesn’t have to. They’ve built a company culture where people actually want to show up, prioritizing values, health, and family over excuses. Discover their no-nonsense approach to creating a work environ ... Show More
33m 17s
Sep 15
#92 If I Wanted To Become A Millionaire Creator in 2025, This Is What I’d Do
🚀 Main Street Over Wall Street is where the real deals get done. Join top investors, founders, and operators for three days of powerful connection, sharp strategy, and big opportunities — live in Austin, Nov 2–4. https://contrarianthinking.biz/msows-bigdeal I sat down with my fr ... Show More
42m 58s
Sep 1
Start This Simple Side Hustle Before Everyone Else Does⏐Ep. #216
Check out my newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://TKOPOD.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join my new community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://TKOwners.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠━I spent the last month diving deep into the booming world of mobile saunas and cold plunges, and the numbers I found were wild. Operators are pulling in $10K to $50 ... Show More
40m 37s
Nov 2024
408: The hardest part of building a successful company
I share what I believe is the hardest part of building a successful startup: the “Messy Middle”—a crucial trial by fire that tests every entrepreneur’s path to long-term success.   Thanks for listening!   Like this episode? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form e ... Show More
11m 25s
Aug 28
#90 Side Hustle King: 3 Easy Businesses Anyone Can Start
🚀 Main Street Over Wall Street is where the real deals get done. Join top investors, founders, and operators for three days of powerful connection, sharp strategy, and big opportunities — live in Austin, Nov 2–4. https://contrarianthinking.biz/msows-bigdeal Join me as I sit down ... Show More
1h 19m
Sep 13
Why One Hire Changes Everything
You don’t need a big team to scale... you need the right person. In this episode, we break down why one hire can change everything, plus how top-down leadership and smarter content strategy create exponential growth.Learn how to invest in real estate with the Cashflow 2.0 System! ... Show More
12m 9s
Mar 2025
Winning, Losing, and Leveling Up: The Raw Truth on Business, Fitness & Mindset | Sean Whalen | EP 62
In this high-energy episode, Sean Whalen joins me to deliver an unfiltered deep dive into success, failure, and the mindset needed to win in business, fitness, and life. We discuss the dangers of ego-driven decisions, the power of taking massive risks, and why most people stay st ... Show More
46m 18s
Jul 14
Financial Processes That Scale with Jason Kruger
Are you confident your business is as profitable as it should be? In this insightful episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth, host Diane is joined by Jason Krueger—partner at Citrin Cooperman and former Deloitte audit manager. With over twenty years of financial expertise, Jas ... Show More
31m 48s
Jan 2025
How An Air Force Vet Bought A $3.7M Construction Company w/ $485k In Take-Home Profit (Within 11 Months)
Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses? 👔🏝️ Check Out Our Action Academy Community Schedule A Free 15 Minute Coaching Call With Our Team Here To Get "Unstuck"! Check Out Our Bestselling Book : From Passive To Passi ... Show More
39m 45s
Apr 2024
How Dan Andrews Went From Manufacturing Director To World Traveler (Founder of Tropical MBA)
Dan Andrews explains how he leveraged his corporate background to found multiple brands & businesses he can run from anywhere in the world. Find more about Dan: Apple Podcast: Tropical MBAWant To Quit Your Job, Travel The World, & Replace 6 Figures Of Cashflow? 👔🏝️ Check Out Th ... Show More
33m 33s