From Dream to Reality: How Paul Phillips Built His Thriving Hair Salon | The Hustle Behind Success

In this episode host Carina McLeod interviews entrepreneur Paul Phillips, founder of Chopp, a thriving hair salon in Essex and haircare brand, about his incredible journey from starting at a young age to building a standout business in the competitive hair and beauty industry.

Paul opens up about the real grit behind growing Chopp, navigating financial pressures, managing personal tragedy, and staying true to his vision through every challenge — including the impact of COVID, team leadership, and business expansion.

🎧 Topics covered:

➡️ Building a business from scratch with limited resources
➡️ How travel, hustle, and resilience shaped his entrepreneurial mindset
➡️ Managing financial stress and mental health as a business owner
➡️ Balancing leadership, team growth, and brand integrity
➡️ Turning passion projects like Chopp Haircare into powerful revenue streams
➡️ Staying focused on your own path without getting distracted by competition

If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or someone striving to build something bigger, this episode is full of inspiration, hard truths, and practical lessons.

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For more details on Chopp:
https://chopphair.com/

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Welcome to Your Mind Your Business: The Real Talk Podcast for Entrepreneurs

In a world where social media showcases polished success stories, we shine a light on the grit, grind, and resilience it truly takes to build a business. From sleepless nights to setbacks, we tackle the raw realities of entrepreneurship that often go unspoken.

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• No. of episodes: 11
• Latest episode: 2025-05-15
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