‘How can I trust a company that gets run from the sofa?’ A real question Bryair was asked after trying to secure work in its early days.
Bryair’s current successes are significant and frequent, but this was not always the case. The company was doubted but still persevered and proved how a self-started business can transform challenges into long-term success. Every successful company has to start somewhere, this is our story.
Key features:
- Pre-Bryair
- The start of Bryair
- Maintaining Bryair
At 22 years old, our director James came to England as an electrician by trade and desperate to make a name for himself.
With his determination to be a success, James joined an employment agency, hungry to work and earn a wage. The only work available was a labouring position for an air conditioning company, PMC. The variety of jobs James did in the early days are a testament to his drive for success. Say yes to every opportunity offered to you.
Jeremy, the director of Focus Environmental, saw the potential in James and eventually took him on to his mechanical company.
During his time at Focus Environmental, James swiftly moved up the ranks to project manager, and eventually moved to Focus Airside. James was specifically selected to carry on his work there as a contracts director. James’ perseverance was apparent to Jeremy and those around him. They saw the benefit of giving him a chance.
Focus Airside’s workforce remained a tight nit group at the beginning. This methodology worked successfully for starting up the company at the time. This controlled growth would soon be used during the start up of Bryair.
Eventually, James was in control of organisation and work at Focus Airside. Dan, our current project manager at Bryair, joined Focus Airside in the January of 2013, under the recommendation of James. This was a huge risk for Dan to take, trading comfort for potential success.
The start of Bryair and how to maintain your company
Unfortunately, Jeremy became ill and passed away, leading to Focus Airside closing. James created Bryair Mechanical Limited, in July 2013 at only 36 years old.
‘We have three months, let’s make it work’, James said at the start of Bryair’s creation.
James wanted Bryair to maintain controlled growth at the beginning. James, Sherry (our directors) and Dan turned a small bedroom into an office, registered the business and grew from there. They did not let disconcerting comments stop them from proceeding. They managed costs and prioritised work coming in. With added responsibility, they worked together to transform Bryair.
Interior Integration, a company that originally worked with Focus Airside entrusted Bryair to complete their first job. With their effective management at Boston House, Bryair was able to keep their business afloat.
It was Base Interiors who properly kick started them into the industry in 2014. Sometimes it is who you know, alongside what you know, that can really take you that extra mile. Never cut your ties. Keep your connections.
James kept growth controlled and when the company started soaring, they began to employ one person every year.
Bryair has taken the mechanical world in their stride and haven’t looked back since. They continue to develop new solutions and secure new contracts; all built from the solid foundation stemming from the origins that shaped the company.
Not so bad for a sofa surfer?
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