The Matthew Gibbs interview

We chat to Matthew, owner of Clear View Park Home Surveyors, to discuss the park industry, his role in it, and what he likes to do when not working.

Hi Matt, so how did you come to be in the park industry and how long have you been in it?

After having our little boy and having been self-employed previously, I wanted to have security and a job became available at Omar Park Homes for a customer care engineer, which really took my interest and after speaking with a few friends I knew in the industry, I took the opportunity to go for it. Little did I know at this point how much I would become passionate about the industry. This all happened nearly a decade ago and I have never looked back but always looked to become more knowledgeable and involved.

Of all the things in the industry, what is your favourite thing you like to do?

 I really enjoy meeting new clients and assisting them with their purchases. I also have always enjoyed the shows, where manufacturers and other industry experts showcase their new services and products.

What do you think we have in store for the industry in the next 24 months and what are your plans?

The next 24 months in my opinion will be a rollercoaster due to the uncertainty of the economy. But I genuinely believe people should not be put off buying into the park home lifestyle, as this will help support the growth of the economy and the people who buy the homes will benefit from a more affordable lifestyle.

If you weren’t in the park industry, what would you be doing?

If I was not in the park industry then I would probably be fitting luxury bathrooms and kitchens as well as fitting mechanical services in to commercial buildings.

Do you have any words of advice for those starting in the industry?

If you are looking to make a move into the park industry my advice to everyone who has pursued it is to forget everything you know about the industry you are in and start again, as this industry is nothing like the domestic, commercial or industrial industry.

What do you like to do when not working? Any hobbies?

During my downtime I enjoy going out to parks and for walks with my wife, two boys and our dog. I also watching box sets on Netflix. I used to play golf and would like to return to playing the game again in the near future.

Which clients would you love to help?

There is no specific client I would love to help, but rather I want to help as many people as I can have the knowledge of what they are buying and advise them the most cost effective and best way to use their new asset.

Who in our series would you like to be seen interviewed?

Watching the huge change within the industry and some recently big acquisitions, I would like to see Mr Robert Bull CEO of Royalelife interviewed to get his take on the industry. 

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