Pictured above: Geoff Dunn.
In this insightful Q&A, Geoff Dunn, Director of The Fire Place Limited, shares his journey from corporate executive to thriving entrepreneur. Discover his growth strategies, lessons learned from early challenges, and advice for those embarking on their own business ventures.
Q: What inspired you to start your own business, and how did you come up with the idea?
A: I spent nearly 25 years in the food industry, working in corporate environments. After dismantling a business I built over a decade, I felt I’d had enough of corporate life and wanted to work for myself. I was interested in finding an import and distribution business with sufficient scale, though I didn’t initially set out to focus on fireplaces. Through this search, I happened upon a business in the fireplace industry, which turned out to align with my genuine passion.
Q: Can you describe some of the initial challenges you faced and how you overcame them?
A: Partnering up was a key …