• Warehouse Hurdles: A UK Entrepreneur's Journey to Expand His Fulfillment Operations

  • Jun 5 2024
  • Length: 51 mins
  • Podcast

Warehouse Hurdles: A UK Entrepreneur's Journey to Expand His Fulfillment Operations

  • Summary

  • Robbie Gleason knows warehousing woes all too well. As his medical supply business boomed, space quickly ran short in his packed Norfolk facility. But Robbie wasn't one to let limitations stop his growth.

    Through this candid chat, learn how he got creative to maximize every inch. Discover too the system switch that untangled barcode battles. Most inspiring is Robbie's hustle to help others through his new 3PL venture, even while juggling family life in his rural village.

    Tune in to find motivation from one entrepreneur's story of optimizing operations, overcoming obstacles, and helping fellow businesses fulfill their potential - all without losing sight of a work-life balance. Robbie proves the possibilities when you refuse to let warehouse walls hold you back.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro
    00:41 How did Robbie Gleason develop his business
    08:25 Work ethics and work-life balance
    12:55 Hustle culture and growth strategies for a UK-based e-commerce company
    16:51 How does Robbie’s day look like?
    18:26 Business challenges and strategies
    24:12 The disadvantage of having two separate facilities
    27:44 Challenges of small business ownership in the UK
    32:25 Business regulations and taxes
    39:57 What advice would Robbie give himself 3 years ago?
    41:28 WMS migration and barcode issues
    49:59 WMS software limitations and scalability
    52:38 The most enjoyable part of the journey

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