The most hated man in the Umbrella Industry? With Drey Francis

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This man needs no introduction to those in the umbrella industry.

Known for speaking his mind, shaking up the sector and not giving a shit if he ruffles feathers.

Drey Francis may well be the most hated person in the umbrella industry, which is why I wanted to find out what makes him tick.

He is CEO of Compass Contracting, having worked in the industry for 14 years. His aim, in his own words, is to achieve the unachievable and make an umbrella company a valuable asset while maintaining morals and putting people first.

In this conversation we discuss the challenges and issues faced by umbrella companies, the need for regulation, and the role of technology in improving compliance. Drey expresses his vocal and controversial stance on industry practices and emphasizes the importance of running an honest company.

He also addresses the criticism he receives and the impact it has on his business. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for education, transparency, and ethical practices in the umbrella industry.

“I really don't give a shit what a lot of my competitors think about me.” – Drey Francis

You'll hear about:

00:00 – Start

01:08 - Who is the real Drey Francis?

03:28 - How Drey's mindset has been shaped

08:04 - How has the industry changed?

11:54 - What does regulation look like to Drey?

18:02 - What happens if everyone adopted technology?

22:05 - The vast majority don't give a fuck

29:09 - Is Drey the most hated man in the umbrella industry?

33:32 - Is there a better way to voice opinions?

40:46 - The impact the election will have

47:05 - Mini umbrellas

53:08 - HMRC enforcing consequences to the supply chain

55:14 - What happens when we work together?

59:12 - Would Drey have done anything differently?

About Drey Francis:

Compass Contracting - https://compasscontracting.co.uk/

Compass Contracting on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-contracting-employment/

Drey on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dreyfrancis/

My resources:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-sharp-a9530142/

Orca Pay Group - https://orcapaygroup.co.uk/