Life at the Manor: Running Chavenage Estate with James Lowsley-Williams

Welcome to episode 3 of 'Never Work with Parents, Partner or Pets' with James Lowsley Williams!

What happens when an ex-pro cyclist swaps a life of jetting around the world on two wheels for running a 450-year-old Cotswold estate? 🏰🚴‍♂️

In this episode, I am with James Lowsley-Williams — former professional cyclist, ‪@gcn‬ host, and now owner of Chavenage House, the stunning estate you might recognise from Poldark and Rivals on Disney+.

James opens up about the realities of running a historic estate with his family (and wife, Emma!), how his cycling career shaped his work ethic, and why content creation has become such a powerful tool for keeping Chavenage alive in the modern world - check out ‪@LifeAtTheManor_1‬

We dive into:
💬 What it’s really like to work with your family and partner
⚡ The lessons cycling taught him about business
🎥 Why every business should be creating content
🏡 The pressures (and joys) of maintaining a 450-year-old manor
😂 Plus — funny behind-the-scenes moments you won’t want to miss!

This conversation is full of honesty, humour, and heart; with some advice sprinkled in along the way.
If you’ve ever worked with your family or your partner — this one’s for you!

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