Paul Fox on What It Really Takes to Build a Great Business | EP48
Talkin' Shop Podcast
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In this episode of the Talkin’ Shop Podcast we sit down with Paul Fox of Fox Group— the man who took over his family business at just 23 and turned it into one of the UK’s fastest-growing construction and materials groups. Paul opens up about the pressure of stepping into leadership so young, the grief that shaped him, and the “sink or swim” moments that defined Fox Group’s rise. He talks candidly about the dark days no one saw, what it was really like to run a business while learning on the job, and how self-sufficiency, smart acquisitions, and the right people transformed a small local operation into a 350-truck, 1,000-machine powerhouse. Paul lifts the lid on the acquisitions they got right (and wrong), the culture he’s fought to build, and why numbers and people are the real secret to scaling.We also dive into his no-nonsense leadership style, the loneliness of being a CEO, the lessons from COVID that changed everything, and the legacy of the man who inspired him. If you want laughs, hard truths, real business talk, and the story behind one of the industry’s most resilient leaders — this episode delivers.
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https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/talkin...
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Paul Fox:
https://www.instagram.com/foxbrothers...
LinkedIn: fox-brothers-group
Facebook: foxbrothersltd
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YouTube videos mentioned in this podcast:
NOR WAY This is a Simulation! Cybertruck C...
Spending £1,000,000 Buying NEW Trucks
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Well done Paul.👏
Best company I've worked for.... 5 years & counting 🚚
Which is why I find it difficult to understand how Alex Wignall fox plant’s low loader drivers YouTube channel wasn’t promoted or invested in by the fox group.
Alex is the perfect example of how Paul speaks of the model employees.
Alex’s channel, work ethic, outlook and example was a huge benefit to the fox group and industry in whole attracting others into the industry and its a large detriment to the fox group he’s no longer uploading weekly episodes.
It’s also a loss to subscribers.
I do understand a certain small channel didn’t shine a good light on the company but Welderfabber and Alex did and it is missed.
Great podcast,
Thanks 👌
Paul Fox on What It Really Takes to Build a Great Business | EP48
Talkin' Shop Podcast
35,305 views
In this episode of the Talkin’ Shop Podcast we sit down with Paul Fox of Fox Group— the man who took over his family business at just 23 and turned it into one of the UK’s fastest-growing construction and materials groups. Paul opens up about the pressure of stepping into leadership so young, the grief that shaped him, and the “sink or swim” moments that defined Fox Group’s rise. He talks candidly about the dark days no one saw, what it was really like to run a business while learning on the job, and how self-sufficiency, smart acquisitions, and the right people transformed a small local operation into a 350-truck, 1,000-machine powerhouse. Paul lifts the lid on the acquisitions they got right (and wrong), the culture he’s fought to build, and why numbers and people are the real secret to scaling.We also dive into his no-nonsense leadership style, the loneliness of being a CEO, the lessons from COVID that changed everything, and the legacy of the man who inspired him. If you want laughs, hard truths, real business talk, and the story behind one of the industry’s most resilient leaders — this episode delivers.
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Brought to you by Eclipse Diagnostics. If you work on commercial vehicles, vessels or machinery, check out Jaltest – the UK's leading multi-brand diagnostic tool. Quote "TALKINSHOP" in your enquiry for a free cable saver with your order; on-site training included:
https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/talkin...
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Paul Fox:
https://www.instagram.com/foxbrothers...
LinkedIn: fox-brothers-group
Facebook: foxbrothersltd
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Listen on Spotify and all other major podcast platforms (great to listen to while you're driving):
https://talkinshop.buzzsprout.com/
https://open.spotify.com/show/1uJ0cnh...
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Follow us on social media:
Talkin’ Shop Podcast:
Instagram: talkinshoppodcast_
TikTok: talkinshoppodcast
Eclipse Diagnostics:
Facebook: truck.diagnostics
LinkedIn: eclipse-automotive-technology-ltd
Instagram: eclipsediagnostics_
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YouTube videos mentioned in this podcast:
NOR WAY This is a Simulation! Cybertruck C...
Spending £1,000,000 Buying NEW Trucks
These nightly visits were a huge inconvenience but also massively important, the crew were informed about what was going on and the management had an understanding of morale from within the team
Interviews like this are an enlightened step forward by employers and it’s nice to get a sense of a guy we all work very hard for
A great watch and a nice podcast, thank you