Young Entrepreneur Finds Success In The Digital Realm
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Young Entrepreneur Finds SUCCESS IN THE DIGITAL REALM INDIESPRING HAS JUST CELEBRATED ITS 5TH BIRTHDAY, and its MD, Rob Sandbach, is still just 29 — what an achievement! Rob started his working life in digital agencies where he worked with many big brands, but in his spare time…
Young Entrepreneur Finds SUCCESS IN THE DIGITAL REALM
INDIESPRING HAS JUST CELEBRATED ITS 5TH BIRTHDAY, and its MD, Rob Sandbach, is still just 29 — what an achievement! Rob started his working life in digital agencies where he worked with many big brands, but in his spare time he developed an interest in creating computer games. He eventually left the security of employment to explore the world of freelancing, and started working with his first client from his back bedroom — that client still remains with him. ROB DIDN’T MAKE “I couldn’t see how someone outside my sector could advise me – but I was wrong!” The A CONSCIOUS DECISION investment in time and money was a concern, but he admits that he learned so much in the to grow his business but, with the amount of first few months that it soon became apparent work coming his way, he needed to bring in his relationship with TAB would be long term. more people (his brother was the first). Indiespring began to grow and with three people it was time to move into a ‘proper’ office. The services they delivered expanded too, including digital marketing, website development, PPC and mobile apps.
The culture at Indiespring is something that is incredibly important to Rob. This was easy at first as he brought in friends and family to work in his business, but, as it grows, Rob needs to work harder to maintain the working and management style that is at the root of Indiespring. He recognizes that many employees these days are looking for more than just a good salary – flexible working, Like all TAB Boards, Rob’s has a variety of ‘a full drinks fridge’ and a day a week for different people and businesses but it’s clear training and personal development are that they all get along really well. This doesn’t fantastic perks they all enjoy, all from their mean they always agree. “There are often prestigious new office in Central Manchester. conflicting views and perspectives and it’s important to get a rich tapestry of ideas and As far as Indiespring clients are concerned, they advice.” can be certain that they will get the personal touch. There’s no technical jargon, just simple “My fellow TAB Board Members? I love and honest talking, which most clients value them!” he adds. “They are from very and, more importantly, understand! different businesses, but that just adds to the richness and quality of feedback.” So, what’s Rob learnt in his 5 years as a business owner? “I’ve gone from doing the “Working with my TAB Facilitator, Paul, who doing, to telling people what to do, to genuinely cares about my business and me now having people that already know personally has transformed my approach what they should be doing! My learning to running the business. Paul has an curve about management and culture outstanding ability to see the problem has been massive and that’s just part of from a fresh angle.” where TAB has helped me immensely. TAB is our business’s best friend.” The future for Indiespring is ambitious – 50% growth in turnover in 2017. But with TAB’s help and his motivated Indiespring team, Rob joined TAB when he’d been running his Rob really believes they can achieve it! business for two years. He admits he was a little skeptical at first although he knew he needed something to help him scale and grow.
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