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My entrepreneurial journey has been filled with ups and downs. One thing has remained constant. That is my drive and determination to succeed. As a teenager, I was heavily involved in BMX freestyle. I achieved the level of British champion. This was thanks partly to my sponsorship by Skyway and Pro-Lite. This opportunity allowed me to travel and pursue my passions. It was a great honour to be recognised in this way.
However, my journey has not always been easy. When I was just ten years old, my father passed away. It left a lasting impact on me. It shaped my mental resilience and determination for the rest of my life. Despite this, I refused to let this tragedy hold me back. After my BMX career, I worked in various industries. These included Next and night clubs in Tenerife. I even signed up for Royal Marines commando training. I quickly realised it wasn’t the right fit for me and my goals.
Instead, I focused on building a successful career in the business world. For most of my twenties and thirties, I owned and operated hand car washes. They were very successful businesses. They had contracts from national car park operators and commercial landlords. I then entered the property industry by working as a land agent. I found off-market opportunities for developers in Portsmouth. In 2007, the credit crunch forced me to reinvent myself. I relocated my efforts to Prime London, where the rewards were higher. I worked in this field for a few years. Then a high-net-worth individual offered to lend me money for a joint venture. It was on a property he had found. This was my first taste of construction and development. It eventually led to the creation of my company, NU.
NU has since built a reputation in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. NU is known for delivering what it says it will. Starting and growing a business is never easy. I have certainly faced my fair share of challenges along the way. However, I am grateful for every experience and lesson. They have shaped me into the entrepreneur I am today. I have learned that hard work, creativity and holding a standard pay off. This is true even without a traditional education or background.
I am grateful for the opportunity to share my journey with all of you. I hope that it inspires others to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. That is true no matter what their circumstances may be. Keep pushing forward, and don’t let anything stand in your way. With hard work and determination, you can achieve your dreams.
Nick Jeffries
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Published 6 January 2023. Written by the NU Projects studio, edited since for house style and accuracy.