£300K/Year Home Services Business… But the Owner Can't Take a Holiday

James Sinclair's Business Broadcast · Oct 7, 2026 · 52m

Most trade businesses have the same ceiling, and it's the owner. You start on the tools, you get good, the work comes in… and suddenly everything still runs through you.In this episode, I sit down with Oliver Longstaff, founder of The Gentleman Home Services. He's been trading for 7–8 years, has a team of 5, and turns over £27K a month. But by his own admission, he's the bottleneck. His goal is simple: to go on holiday and actually be present with his family.We talk about getting off the tools and into the business, building a team you can trust with your customers, creating recurring income…