FETE: Episode 15 From Door Knocking to CEO with Simon Wrenn

14/07/2025 30 min Episodio 15
FETE: Episode 15 From Door Knocking to CEO with Simon Wrenn

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Episode Synopsis

This week on FETE: From Employee to Entrepreneur – Stories to Inspire, host Katy Berrill speaks with Simon Wrenn, a CEO running a £35 million business with over 3,000 employees. But Simon’s story didn’t start in a boardroom, it started in Burger King.
We explore Simon’s raw and real entrepreneurial journey: from cleaning windows to managing large-scale contracts, experiencing business failure, and ultimately becoming CEO of a national company.
Simon shares the highs, the lows, the lessons, and what it really takes to succeed.
In this episode:


The myth of needing a grand plan


How “boring” industries often bring in the big bucks


What makes a great leader (and how to build a team that challenges you)


The importance of failure, resilience, and timing


How to get started when you have no idea where to begin


Whether you’re stuck in a job you hate or already dreaming of your next venture, this episode is packed with wisdom, realness, and inspiration.
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