About this episode

Paul Fox discusses the challenges and experiences of becoming a CEO at a young age.

In this episode of the Talkin’ Shop Podcast we sit down with Paul Fox of Fox Group— the man who took over his family business at just 23 and turned it into one of the UK’s fastest-growing construction and materials groups. Paul opens up about the pressure of stepping into leadership so young, the grief that shaped him, and the “sink or swim” moments that defined Fox Group’s rise. He talks candidly about the dark days no one saw, what it was really like to run a business while learning on the ...

People in this episode

Guest: Paul Fox

Topics covered

• leadership
• business growth
• family business
• personal development
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• CEO
• leadership
• business
• construction
• entrepreneurship
• family business
• growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fox Group

Places: UK

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