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Fuel Matters

Fuel Matters

Written by: EdgePetrol
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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. Incredible businesses and driven, determined people within them have emerged. Fuel Matters is about sharing their journeys.Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Fuel Matters Episode 11 - Joe Richardson (Jos Richardson & Son)

    Fuel Matters Episode 11 - Joe Richardson (Jos Richardson & Son)
    Jul 18 2024

    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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    44 mins
  • Fuel Matters Episode 10 - Dan Perry (Ron Perry & Son)

    Fuel Matters Episode 10 - Dan Perry (Ron Perry & Son)
    Jul 5 2024

    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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    42 mins
  • Fuel Matters Episode 9 - Gordon Balmer (Petrol Retailers Association)

    Fuel Matters Episode 9 - Gordon Balmer (Petrol Retailers Association)
    Jun 26 2024

    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 variety of subjects to fuel retailers, Gordon and his team spend their time bringing retailers together at events around the country and being all around nice people to work with.
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    39 mins
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