Chewing the Channel

Chewing the Channel: In conversation with James Drake, Managing Director Eclipse Wholesale

Season 2 Episode 4

No tears, no tiaras. In conversation with James Drake, Managing Director, Eclipse Wholesale.

In our latest episode of Chewing the Channel, Will’s be talking about entrepreneurship, resilience and the need to embrace change with James Drake, MD at Eclipse Wholesale.

Listen now to hear the highlights (and some of the lowlights) from James’ journey from entrepreneurial schoolboy to budding lawyer to successful business founder. 

At Eclipse, James has cultivated a rare culture where staff tenure averages over seven years. He credits this to his focus on leadership, consistency and learning quickly from failure.

In this episode, he shares candid reflections on career choices, business growth, and the mantra that guides him: “No tears, no tiaras.” 



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