Groundwork to Growth Blog
Entrepreneur | Sales Strategist | Future-Focused Leader

Welcome to Groundwork to Growth – a space built for the bold. This isn’t just a blog. It’s a platform for self-starters, future leaders, and those who know there’s more out there than the conventional path. If you’re serious about levelling up in business, mindset, and life, you’re in the right place.

Meet Rio Davies

I’m Rio Davies, and my story begins in Lincolnshire—where I was raised and educated—before launching my first business in construction at 20 years old. That company taught me the foundations of leadership, accountability, and hard work. But as I grew, so did my vision.

I made the leap into sales and marketing, a space that challenged me to think bigger and move faster. Since then, I’ve worked with high-level mentors, led national campaigns, and developed the skillset that’s helped me evolve into a top performer and a business builder.

But this blog isn’t just about my wins—it’s about the groundwork it took to get here, and the growth I’m still chasing.

Why I Built This Blog

Groundwork to Growth is here for one reason: to bridge the gap between potential and performance.

I know what it feels like to start with little more than ambition and a point to prove. Through this platform, I share the lessons I’ve learned in business, the mindset shifts that changed my direction, and the real strategies that have helped me (and others) rise through the ranks.

This blog is for:

• Aspiring Entrepreneurs ready to take that first leap
• Sales Professionals who want to lead, not follow
• Young Leaders looking to develop real-world experience
• Anyone who refuses to settle and wants to build something meaningful

What You Can Expect

• Personal insights from working at the frontlines of face-to-face marketing
• Business strategies from a young entrepreneur’s lens
• Growth mindset content that’s direct, real, and actionable
• Updates as I expand into new markets and prepare for long-term goals in aviation and beyond

The Bigger Picture

My short-term mission? To open four new branches across the UK by the end of 2026, giving others the same opportunity I had.
My long-term vision? To create businesses across industries and ultimately step into the aviation market—where precision, leadership, and calculated risk collide.

This journey isn’t just about me. It’s about what we can build when we take action, stay consistent, and back our potential.

Thanks for being here. Let’s grow.