IFSD: How long have you worked in
Redspire
Ltd?
Billy: I started Redspire in 2003 so 15 years
in October
IFSD: How many people work at your
current Redspire
Ltd?
Billy: Currently have a team of 24. We're
looking to grow this further by up to 50% in 2018.
IFSD: What is the vision for
Redspire Ltd in Glasgow?
Billy: We want to be the UK's number 1 CRM
consultancy focused on Dynamics CRM
IFSD: What's a typical day for you?
Billy: Up at 6/7am to check emails, in work for
8am to get key tasks done that need maximum brain power and focus.
After that it varies between internal meetings around company
progress or client projects and other days getting out to see
clients and prospects.
IFSD: Why did Redspire
Ltd choose to locate in the IFSD in
Glasgow?
Billy: Great network and central location, and
being central means the transport links are good for the team.
IFSD: Three good things about working
in Glasgow?
Billy:
- I really like the vibe of the city, I think there is a great
energy.
- Fantastic transport links mean you can get anywhere in the
country these days by about 10am meaning you can get out and see
clients easily.
- Great people - our business is based on having a highly
motivated and driven team. I find people in Glasgow have that
drive, are open and honest and have that entrepreneurial
spirit. Not got the weather though
IFSD: What is your biggest business achievement to
date?
Billy: Taking my Dynamics team from a couple of
people to the team they are now, we are one of the top 3 Dynamics
CRM providers in the country working with some of the biggest
companies in the country.
IFSD: What is the best investment you ever
made?
Billy: Starting my own business, its
challenging at times but you know ultimately, you're in control of
your own destiny.
IFSD: Which businessperson or company do you most
admire and why?
Billy: It's a bit of a cliché but Richard
Branson. He had the passion to start his own business but then the
capability to grow it and get a management team in to follow his
passion and lead, allowing the business to expand and excel.
IFSD: What did you want to be when you were a
child?
Billy: I never really had an ambition to be
something specific when I was younger, I think I just knew I always
wanted to push myself and be successful and rich - as I have gotten
older I think my definition of what rich means has changed too.
IFSD: What do you do to relax away from the
office?
Billy: I love to golf, ski and cycle, I don't
get enough time to do them as much as I'd like but they all get me
outside in the countryside and I think that is a great way to relax
andclear the head.
IFSD: I-Phone or Android?
Billy: I phone
IFSD: Favourite band?
Billy: Pulp
IFSD: Favourite sport?
Billy: Golf
IFSD: Favourite movie?
Billy: The Rock or the Matrix
IFSD: Sunshine or snow?
Billy: Snow
IFSD: and finally, what three words sum you
up?
Billy: Optimistic, determined, happy