Thinking about starting a service business but don’t know where to begin?
In this episode of The Pivot Point, James Stanford shares his raw, honest story of launching a trades business from absolute zero — no experience, no clients, no team — just a podcast episode that sparked action.
🎙️ Inside this episode:

• How James got trained with no background in epoxy
  
• What worked (and didn’t) when finding his first leads
  
• Why “speed to lead” matters more than your business plan
  
• The real operational challenges in a startup trades business
  
• What he’s doing to build a team and keep growing
  

Whether you’re in the trades, building a solo venture, or just starting something from scratch — this story will give you insight, clarity, and encouragement.
🔗 Connect with James: https://oxepoxy.com
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