This week on Conversations of Inspiration, Holly meets Keith Abel, founder of Abel & Cole.

A successful and well loved entrepreneur, Keith started his entrepreneurial journey as a salesman selling potatoes door to door, where a chance encounter led him to discovering organic vegetables.

At a time when everything grown was covered in chemicals, Keith quickly realised people would pay more for organic, chemical-free produce and so Abel and Cole was born, over 30 years ago.

Leading the way in subscription models, Keith shares his business lessons, recounting his highs and lows with a huge dose of humour and charm. But shining throughout, is Keith’s passion for nurturing and supporting talent, as well as his commitment and belief that in order to build a successful company, you must also build a strong, passionate team around you.

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Show Notes

• Jim Carrey’s Commencement Address at the 2014 MUM Graduation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V80-gPkpH6M
• Conversations of Inspiration episode 19 with Freddie’s Flowers https://holly.co/podcast/freddie-garland-freddies-flowers/
• In five years’ time…Royal Mail’s subscription box report unveils key trends for success in the market https://www.royalmailgroup.com/en/press-centre/press-releases/royal-mail/in-five-years-time-royal-mail-s-subscription-box-report-unveils-key-trends-for-success-in-the-market/
• Keith mentions the laundry subscription service SMOL https://smolproducts.com/
• He also mentions houseware brand Joseph Joseph https://www.josephjoseph.com/en-gb/about-us

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