30-SECOND CV

that digital music storage and streaming, the home cinema explosion or the recent revival in vinyl record collecting.

As a result of this growth, the business now supports 15 full-time staff and has a turnover knocking on the door of £3 million.

Carroll, who oversees the Edinburgh end of the burgeoning audio empire, sees the flagship capital store as the next big step in the company’s journey.

“We have always wanted to raise the bar in everything we do,” he says. “That brings with it the issue of never emulating but always forging your path. The rewards are always fruitful as our clients, suppliers and staff feel proud to be part of the story.

“With the unique environment we had created at our ● Born: Glasgow ● Education: Left school after sixth year ● First job: Working part-time in Biggars music store in Glasgow ● What car do you drive: Land Rover Defender ● Favourite mode of transport: Car, the faster the better ● Music: Eclectic, but I keep coming back to Bowie, Radiohead, The Who and Marley previous store at Bonnington Mill I felt the urge to push for something really special. I use the phrase ‘make music an experience’ and the new outlet ● Reading material: Crime novels and factual ● What makes you angry: A job done badly ● Favourite place: Trinafour, a village in Perth and Kinross ● Best thing about your job: Every day can be different but every day involves music ● Best piece of advice ever given to you in business: “Listen to your own advice”, from Allan Boyd ● Can’t live without: Agathe, Barra & Boo and our country cottage will stimulate and provoke emotions within our customers and staff.”

While Carroll concedes that the investment ploughed into the business