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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Business
David Marsland and Rachelle Abbott

OPINION - How to be a CEO podcast: What Charlie Mullins did next

Charlie Mullins is one of Britain’s best known, and most successful businessmen.

He founded Pimlico Plumbing in 1979, turned it into a £50 million a year trade empire, then sold it last year for £140 million.

So, what do you do after that?

In this episode we talk about:

  • His plan to open a new service company with an HQ in Lambeth
  • The reason he sold Pimlico, and why he now feels he "let down customers and staff"
  • How Pimlico Plumbing became so successful
  • The big mistake that nearly led to Pimlico going bankrupt, and how he got out of it
  • The moment his lawyer told him "the money's in your account"
  • Why he’s running for Mayor of London
  • The one question everyone always asks him, and what the answer is...

Listen above, or wherever you stream your podcasts.

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