In this episode of The Founders Blueprint, James interviews Michael Achilleos, the founder and owner of Grael, a premier luxury footwear restoration and cleaning company located in the vibrant Baltic Triangle of Liverpool.

Mike recounts his journey from running a successful fish and chips shop to realising it was time for a change. As he neared the sale of his business, uncertainty about his next steps began to weigh on him. However, a fortunate search on Google sparked the idea of starting his luxury footwear restoration company.

Now, with a thriving team by his side, Mike is restoring shoes for local celebrities, footballers, and clients from all over the UK. He shares his vision for the company and reveals some exciting plans he has in store.

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.Have you ever been curious about how to purchase a house in the UK? Are you feeling daunted by mortgage jargon and APRs?

Join Alex Leppard, the owner of the award-winning mortgage brokerage AL Mortgages, as he discusses everything mortgage-related with James. Alex shares his journey from being an advisor at Barclays Bank to becoming the owner of one of the fastest-growing mortgage brokerage firms in the North West. The home-buying process can be quite overwhelming, particularly for first-time buyers. Alex breaks down the steps of mortgage broking to simplify the process and enhance understanding. With changing high APR rates, could this be the new norm?

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In this weeks episode of The Founders Blueprint podcast, James dives into the inspiring journey of Roxanne Twomey, founder and owner of School of Rox in Liverpool. Roxanne share's her transformative experience of juggling multiple part-time jobs to then ultimately realising the importance of pursuing her true passion - teaching music

From a young age, Roxanne was immersed in the arts, with early interests in boxing, singing, and piano. At just 16, she began teaching music lessons from home, turning a childhood love into a thriving side hustle while completing her studies. With a commitment to excellence and a desire to support her community, she built a loyal clientele, proving that passion and hard work can lead to success.

Join us as we explore the challenges and triumphs of balancing work, education, and personal interests. Plus, hear about the exciting achievement of how Roxanne has published her very own Beginners Guide to the Piano this year.