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Listen "John Pickering: How it all started, founding Sussex Beds"
Episode Synopsis
It's episode 8 and it's a big one! This week, we talk to the founder of Sussex Beds, John Pickering! Listen as he chats with Steve about what led him to found Sussex Beds, his favourite part of the job, and how his family is his motivation. 00:00 Intro02:25 Life growing up08:00 John’s first venture09:31 Buying Miles Furnishes 14:20 How Sussex Beds was born & the heart of the business23:25 John's motivations & his wife Sandra27:05 Passing the business over34:20 Toughest point in business37:01 Quickfire Questions42:23 Unorthodox tip of the week43:18 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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