Love & Pride in a 150 Year Legacy with ACME Whistles’ Simon Topman & Ben McFarlane #22

Regardless of your profession, industry or area of expertise, to love what you do and work on your passion is a trait that manifests itself within your product. As our first guests to have been passed the baton from another…

Regardless of your profession, industry or area of expertise, to love what you do and work on your passion is a trait that manifests itself within your product.

As our first guests to have been passed the baton from another family, ACME Whistles’ Simon Topman & Ben McFarlane exhibit this pride in the history started by Joseph Hudson over 150 years ago.

Simon & Ben are such advocates for the sense of succession and long-term success over financial gain, and their commitment to continuing the legacy is equal parts admirable, motivational and endearingly touching.

This episode covers:

  • The inspiration for inventing the first whistle of the 460m that ACME have sold to date
  • Nurturing a sense of pride, immersion and curation for your family business rather than that of ownership
  • B2B and B2C markets and the new, novel opportunities that each has presented throughout their 150 year history
  • The unique sense of fortune to be a part of a family firm built on love and passion

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