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James Kell shares his journey from taking over a struggling family construction business to founding successful ventures.

The 30-Question Ownership Readiness Diagnostic. Identify your gaps in finance, leadership, and revenue creation before you take the leap. Get your score, get your plan. (It’s FREE!) 👉 https://bit.ly/ownership-mindset-scoreapp ------------------------------------------------ Want to be a guest on our podcast? Apply and share your expertise with our audience at https://www.podmatch.com/member/artofsuccession ------------------------------------------------ Welcome to The Art of Succession Podcast. Host Barrett Young talks with James Kell , Co-Founder of scratchie.com and Founder of Sailing Virgins , about his journey from taking over his family’s struggling construction business at age 28 to founding two successful ventures. James shares how his family's legacy in construction shaped his early career and the challenges he faced in turning the business around. He explains the key lessons in leadership, business recovery, and personal growth, and why he later launched scratchie.com to help companies improve workplace culture through innovative recognition tools. James shares his journey from taking over a family business to becoming a successful entrepreneur. He talks about stepping…

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