Welcome to this week's episode of The Founders Blueprint podcast, where James chats with Kosta Xenos, the co-founder and co-owner of the luxurious Liverpool menswear store, Andrea Kosta.

Kosta's journey is nothing short of remarkable. Eleven years ago, he left his home city of Athens with a dream. Armed with the skills he honed as a tailor in Greece, Kosta envisioned a menswear store that combined traditional craftsmanship with modern luxury. But like many entrepreneurial stories, his began not with a storefront, but in the stockrooms of Liverpool.

It was during his time at Flannels that he met his future business partner, Andreas Doukanaris. The two shared a vision—a dream to create something unique in the world of men's fashion.

They focused on the finer details, from selecting the perfect fabrics to arranging contracts with Italian suppliers, ensuring that every piece in their collection was crafted with excellence.

Today, Andrea Kosta is a thriving name in luxury menswear, and it doesn't stop there. With plans to open new stores in Manchester and Athens, Kosta and Andreas are taking their brand to new heights. Join us as Kosta shares the trials and triumphs of their journey, offering insights into the world of fashion entrepreneurship.

Listen in and remember to dream big and dress well !

In this episode James, speaks with Holly Braithwaite and Callum Webb, the dynamic duo behind Pow8r, the revolutionary online fitness app. In this episode, Holly and Callum reveal the trials and triumphs of navigating the COVID-19 pandemic while managing two thriving personal training business', each boasting six-figure turnovers. As the world went into lockdown, they took the initiative to raise funds for the NHS and provided free online training sessions to help maintain public health and wellbeing.

Despite the uncertainty, Holly and Callum remained optimistic that life would eventually return to normal. However, the question loomed: would they return to the traditional gym floor? Tune in to learn how their vision and innovation led to leaving their business' behind, to launch Pow8r's presence in over 60 countries, transforming fitness routines worldwide.

In this episode of The Founders Blueprint Podcast, host James sits down Jack Brewitt, the founder and CEO of 92 Degrees Coffee Shops. Listen in as Jack shares his inspiring story, from his humble beginnings in Liverpool with dreams of becoming a professional footballer to his unexpected detour working on a building site.

Jack's path took a transformative turn when he was recruited by Steven Bartlett's Social Chain, which led him to the innovative environment of Silicon Valley. Inspired and driven, Jack returned to his roots with a vision to create something extraordinary. With the support of investors, he launched 92 Degrees Coffee Shop in Liverpool. However, just six weeks in, Jack realised his true calling was to lead the company independently, resulting in him buying out the investors.

Today, with 20 thriving locations, 92 Degrees has become a beloved name in the coffee community. But this success story isn't without its challenges. Jack discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his business and the uncertainty that loomed over the survival of his shops.