Barclays Black Founder Accelerator 2022 member
Five Thirds Living
FiveThirds Living is an SME Property Development and Investment business operating throughout the UK.
Why did you join the Barclays Black Founder Accelerator?
To benefit from the mentorship available to those on the accelerators and to understand the route to scaling our business.
Why did you want to start your business?
To provide our family with the option of how they spend their time.
What would be your desired outcome from this programme?
To establish a relationship with a dedicated mentor that will assist us in scaling our business turnover to 8 figures.
Which entrepreneur inspires you the most and why?
Curtis Jackson and Ray Dalio. Both have extraordinary stories in overcoming challenges and pivoting through set backs.
What has been your biggest win in your entrepreneurial journey?
Building a GDV in excess of 7 figures.
What has been your biggest challenge?
Dealing with fraudulent delivery partners who set us back financially.
Where did you go for business advice and how did it help you?
I spoke to both my wife and my close friends in business to keep level headed and talk about the most effective route forward.
What drives you to make your business a success?
To liberate my family from working jobs that consume their time and energy for a very low reward and allow them to live their lives in the manner that they chose.
What advice would you give other founders thinking about starting their own business?
Cultivate the quality of resilience before starting and have moderate expectations.