From Farrow & Ball to Fermoie: Martin Ephson's surprising journey

Martin Ephson is a driving force behind not one but two well-known names in the design industry. In 1992, he and his business partner Tom Helme took over what was then a struggling historical paint company, Farrow and Ball. Together, they helped turn it into the powerhouse it is today—but they weren’t finished. In 2012 Ephson and Helme partnered again to launch Fermoie, a vertically integrated fabric and wallcoverings brand that has since grown by leaps and bounds.  

On this episode of the podcast Ephson speaks with host Dennis Scully about why so many British companies are coming to America; how the global decline of textile mills created a local opportunity; and why his leadership style boils down to a simple principle: Look after people, and they’ll look after your business.

This episode is sponsored by Loloi

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