Starting with all the gear and no idea - Until it clicked | Gareth Jones on building Oak Hill Embroidery

In this deeply honest episode of The Obsessed View, host Charlotte Carter is joined by Gareth Jones, founder of Oak Hill Embroidery, who shares his raw and relatable journey of building a business from scratch—and getting it wrong before getting it right.

From the early days of buying printers and vinyl cutters without a plan, to facing family pressure to “get a proper job,” Gareth opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship. His turning point came with one embroidery machine, a well-timed acquisition, and a bold no-money-down business deal that saved everything.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why sometimes your first business model isn’t the right one—and how to pivot

• How Gareth used a creative financing strategy to acquire a competitor and 2,000+ customers

• The importance of human connection and customer service in a tech-heavy world

• Real talk on burnout, self-doubt, resilience, and building a life you’re proud of

Whether you’re running a product-based business, thinking about buying one, or just need a reminder that growth takes time, this episode is full of grounded wisdom and inspiration.

🎧 Listen now at: TheObsessedView.co.uk
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