Josh Turner: being an entrepreneur; naming companies after Dizzee

Josh Turner: being an entrepreneur; naming companies after Dizzee Rascal and textiles in Istanbul

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What if socks could change the world? Josh Turner took a beer-fueled joke and turned it into a social enterprise. From selling counterfit Ralph Lauren shirts on eBay at 13 to closing down Ipswich town centre with a teen club night, Josh's journey has focused on making his career work on his terms. His approach to work has led to his latest venture: Stand4Socks. What is it like being an entrepreneur? What are the sacrifices and what sort of person succeeds?

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