From Teaching Art in Prisons to an 8-Figure Exit | How James Ashford Built a Business Worth Selling
Grow Fast Exit BigShow Notes
In 2021, James Ashford sold his company, GoProposal, for an 8-figure exit to a FTSE 100 company. Determined from the start to understand the intricate details of how to build a sellable business, he’s lifting the lid on what goes into successful entrepreneurship in his new podcast. EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 The end goal that started it all 05:09 Teaching in prisons: trying out different jobs 09:51 The biggest challenge in entrepreneurship 10:53 How to get rich in business 16:10 Why your competition is not just your direct competitors 20:08 How GoProposal was born 24:06 How to keep the cost low 33:23 How do you know when it’s time to exit, and why it’s OK to be a control freak (sometimes) 38:17 How to Kill the King 42:35 The sale of GoProposal 55:12 Why true entrepreneurship is passing on your knowledge 01:12:36 Can manifesting actually help in business? 01:23:10 Why comfort is a problem LINKS Follow James: https://www.instagram.com/thejamesashford/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@fireproofjames https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jamesashford Get James’ book, Grow Fast Exit Big: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1781339872?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_GQR6D38EGKM6069R9J0J_3&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_GQR6D38EGKM6069R9J0J_3&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_GQR6D38EGKM6069R9J0J_3&bestFormat=true
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How do you build a business that gives you everything you want? A business that runs without you. One that operates to the highest standards. And one that could eventually be worth tens of millions of pounds. That's the question I spent years trying to answer. After failure after failure, I eventually built and sold a successful business. But I certainly don't have all the answers. And that's exactly why I've started Grow Fast, Exit Big. Every Tuesday, I'll be sitting down with successful entrepreneurs, business leaders and top performers to have honest, in-depth conversations about what it really takes to build, scale and eventually exit a successful business. We'll explore the mistakes, the challenges, the strategies and the lessons that actually make a difference. No bullsh*t soundbites. No surface-level advice. Just real conversations, difficult questions and practical insights you can take away and apply to your own life and business. Whether you're just starting out, scaling towards your next milestone or planning your eventual exit, this podcast is for you. 🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe now and join us on the journey. Let's get to work. James Ashford #GrowFastExitBig #JamesAshford #Entrepreneurship