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The Secrets of Growing a Brand from 0 to £100 million with Richard Sutcliffe Founder of Passenger

The Secrets of Growing a Brand from 0 to £100 million with Richard Sutcliffe Founder of Passenger

Update: 2025-03-09
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Rich, founder of Passenger Clothing, as he shares his remarkable journey from electrician to founding a £100M+ outdoor brand. Discover how passion, humility, and the right team transformed a small startup into a global success story.


 


Key highlights:



  • The pivotal transition from tradesman to brand founder

  • Building an authentic outdoor brand focused on escapism

  • Managing 80%+ year-on-year growth for 5+ years

  • The importance of controlling ego and embracing team expertise

  • Sustainable practices and responsible business growth

  • Challenges of international expansion

  • Building and maintaining company culture during explosive growth


 


Rich shares candid insights about:



  • The role of self-awareness in leadership

  • Making tough decisions about bringing in experienced leadership

  • Balancing family life with entrepreneurship

  • Key lessons learned over 13 years of brand building

  • The evolution from UK-focused to global omnichannel business


 


Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, brand builder, or business leader, this episode offers valuable lessons on scaling a business while staying true to your core values.


 


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The Secrets of Growing a Brand from 0 to £100 million with Richard Sutcliffe Founder of Passenger

The Secrets of Growing a Brand from 0 to £100 million with Richard Sutcliffe Founder of Passenger

Dan Trapp