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Fuel retail is one of the most unique industries in the world and each story is different. From generational family-owned businesses to private equity backed behemoths, there are hundreds of stories to dive into and learn from.In Fuel Matters, we focus on those stories and apply the knowledge of our guests to the fast-changing landscape of today. The industry is so unique in that it is under immense threat from rising costs and environment legislation, but is thriving more than ever. Incredi ...
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Fuel Matters Episode 11 - Joe Richardson (Jos Richardson & Son)
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Today’s guest is Joe Richardson. Joe is the 5th generation at Jos Richardson & Son, a business that has been in operation for 135 years. The business started out delivering coal all the way back in the 19th century, and is now an operator of incredible forecourts, including the amazing Glews Services.…
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Fuel Matters Episode 10 - Dan Perry (Ron Perry & Son)
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This episode is about the DisneyLand or petrol stations. Dan Perry is the third generation at Ron Perry & Son A19, owner of two stations opposite each other on a dual carriageway in the North East of England. The business is unique due to the sheer variety of profit centres on their sites and their constant desire to move forward.…
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Fuel Matters Episode 9 - Gordon Balmer (Petrol Retailers Association)
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In this episode we have a special guest in Gordon Balmer. Having spent 30 years at bp, Gordon is now the Executive Director of the Petrol Retailers Association, a not for profit organisation representing petrol station owners and operators interests across the United Kingdom. When they are not lobbying the government or offering advice across a var…
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Fuel Matters Episode 8 - David Charman (Parkfoot Garage)
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David Charman is an award winning retailer and owner of Parkfoot Garage on the A20 in Kent. Parkfoot is a third generation family business and has been serving the local community for 76 years. The site, which is famous for having its own butchers, is known locally as the magic shop, having not been closed for a single day in over 37 years.…
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Fuel Matters Episode 7 - Goran Raven (RJ Raven)
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Goran Raven's independent family business was founded in 1929, starting as an agricultural repairs shop and was even used as a fire station during the second world war. Today, Goran runs a high-volume Shell forecourt with a recently redeveloped Budgens store. As a family business, they continually adapt and grow, ensuring they never stand still.…
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Fuel Matters Episode 6 - Jamie Sejpal (Platinum Retail)
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Jamie Sejpal runs Top 50 independent Platinum Retail with his Dad Sej. Following Sej’s sale of MFG, he started Platinum Retail, where Jamie joined the business in 2016. The business has grown to 55 sites as it stands today and as the next generation, Jamie is looking to continue that growth into the future. Jamie talks about: Growing up in the petr…
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Fuel Matters Episode 5 - John Stevenson (Stevenson Forecourts)
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John Stevenson is the owner of Stevenson Forecourts, a family owned independent based in the North East of England with three sites. Today, John talks to us about how the business evolved from car dealerships with forecourts right through to amazing shops that also sell fuel and how the business has overcome the challenges involved. We discuss: Why…
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Fuel Matters Episode 4 - Slaton Whatley (Whatley Oil)
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I speak to Slaton Whatley from Whatley Oil in Georgia, USA. Slaton is the third generation in a 70 year old business and runs 12 retail stores, which he owns and operates under their own brand Zelmo's. Slaton’s operates in a competitive part of the US where margins can get razor thin, meaning doing things a little differently is a basic requirement…
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Fuel Matters Episode 3 - Joe Hockenhull (Hockenhull Garages)
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Today’s guest is Joe Hockenhull. Joe runs 8-site retailer Hockenhull Garages as part of a Father-Son duo with industry legend Peter Hockenhull. They are a Forecourt Trader Award winner for their amazing site The Stage and have one of the best non-fuel offerings around. Joe had a career as a professional boxer whilst working in the family business, …
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Fuel Matters Episode 2 - Michael O'Loughlin
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As Chief Revenue Officer at EdgePetrol, I've spent the last six years talking to independent fuel retailers and hearing their unique growth stories. In Fuel Matters, we delve into these stories to find the secret sauce that took them from novices to multi million pound business operators. Today's guest is Michael O'Loughlin. He's best known in the …
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Fuel Matters Episode 1 - Hemant Tandon (Park Garage Group)
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As Chief Revenue Officer at EdgePetrol, I've spent the last six years talking to independent fuel retailers and hearing their unique growth stories. In Fuel Matters, we delve into these stories to find the secret sauce that took them from novices to multi million pound business operators. Today's guest is Hemant Tandon. Hemant currently works as Op…
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