Jamie Barnett (22, Bradford) has experienced a major transformation over the course of the programme and has subsequently taken great steps towards turning his business idea into reality. Jamie decided he wanted to turn his skills in landscape gardening and design into a profit making business.

Jamie felt the AmazeYourself@Bradford programme covered everything he wanted to know, from interesting business visits and guest speakers to the interactive and informative training sessions. Jamie found the approach used very inclusive and flexible, meeting everyone’s needs in a variety of different ways. Furthermore, he thought the programme allowed individuals to explore and develop their business idea in a supportive environment.

The programme has inspired Jamie to become more confident and decisive, illustrated by him developing and printing his own marketing material for his business 'Evergreen Gardens and Design'. With the groups support and input he has identified gaps in the market and has utilised the resources available to him.

As a result, Jamie has gone from garden maintenance work to design and build jobs over a very short space of time. Jamie described the programme as “fun” and claimed that he has come on "leaps and bounds over the course of the programme".