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 
📩 Want help scaling your business or leads? Reach out at [insert your agency link] 
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