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Having worked as a lorry driver after leaving the army and studying for a Business Degree, Erin became frustrated with the outdated haulage sector, often experiencing lower wages, higher fees, poor communication, and wasted time.

Noticing an opportunity to bridge the gap and improve the lifestyle and earning potential of HGV drivers in the UK, the concept of Avail was born and Erin spent the rest of his degree focusing on how to turn it into a reality.

Founded 3 years ago, Avail is disrupting the \\u2018old war horse\\u2019 haulage industry with an app that connects lorry drivers looking for work, to hauliers looking for drivers.\\xa0

Having received 350,000 investment in 2019 and gearing up for an explosive period of growth post-Covid, we sat down with CEO & Co-Founder, Erin Short, to find out more.

Erin took us through some of the biggest challenges he\\u2019s faced throughout his experience of founding a company. From working with stakeholders, MVP vs MSP, sales tactics and techniques and the physical and emotional toll that starting and running a business can have on your mental health. Listen to the full episode to hear all about Erin\\u2019s journey and his proudest wins along the way.

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