The Business Owner’s Handbook | Rhodes Wealth Management

Five years into building his business, Adam Rhodes nearly gave it all up. Today, he's built a successful wealth management business around the life he wants to lead.
In this episode of The Business Owner's Handbook, Amy sits down with Adam, founder of Rhodes Wealth Management, to explore the challenges, turning points and lessons that have shaped his journey as a business owner.
From the early struggles and moments of doubt to discovering the value of business coaching, Adam shares the decisions that changed the direction of his business.
They discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, building a strong team, learning to let go and recognising when it's time to ask for help.
But perhaps the biggest lesson is about redefining success. For Adam, building a business isn't just about growth and financial achievement. It's about creating freedom, spending more time with family and building a business that supports the life you actually want to live.
An honest conversation about resilience, ambition, leadership and recognising what really matters.
The Business Owner's Handbook is brought to you by Rhodes Wealth Management.
Ready to take the next step towards your financial future? Visit our website:
https://www.rhodeswealthmanagement.co.uk/
Regulatory Information
Rhodes Wealth Management is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group's wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group's website at www.sjp.co.uk/products.
Rhodes Wealth Management is a trading name of RWM 2007 Ltd.
SJP Approved 30/09/2026

What does it really take to build a business from the ground up?
In the first episode of The Business Owner’s Handbook, Adam Rhodes sits down with Ben, founder of BLOK, and Alex, founder of Fumo Folk, for an honest conversation about the realities of starting and growing a business.
They talk about leaving the security of a regular income, dealing with imposter syndrome, managing cash flow, reinvesting in growth and coping with the moments when running a business can feel incredibly isolating.
Ben shares how BLOK grew from making kitchen knives into an international brand working with restaurants and hotel groups around the world, while Alex reflects on the early stages of building Fumo Folk and learning to trust himself as a new business owner.
They also discuss ambition, risk, collaboration and why sometimes you simply have to keep going and trust the process.
The Business Owner’s Handbook is brought to you by Rhodes Wealth Management.
Ready to take the next step towards your financial future? Visit:www.rhodeswealthmanagement.co.uk
Rhodes Wealth Management is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group's wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group's website at www.sjp.co.uk/products.
Rhodes Wealth Management is a trading name of RWM 2007 Ltd.
SJP Approved 30/09/2026

Building a business comes with plenty of questions. The best answers come from people who’ve been there.
The Business Owner’s Handbook brings together business owners and the expert team at Rhodes Wealth Management for honest conversations about running a business and planning for the life you want it to create.
From finding your feet and managing uncertainty to growing your business, planning your exit and deciding what comes next, each episode shares real experiences, hard-earned lessons and practical ideas you can take into your own business.