Tremark Chairman Mark Hodgson Featured in Entrepreneur.com

Tremark Chairman Mark Hodgson Featured in Entrepreneur.com

We’re proud to share that Mark Hodgson, our Chairman and Founder, has been featured in Entrepreneur UK‘s recent article titled “Niche Focus”. The feature takes readers through Mark’s early days juggling football coaching with founding Tremark, and how those experiences shaped the company’s philosophy and long-term strategy.

From Football Fields to Forensics: The Story Behind the Story

When Mark launched Tremark at just 25 years old, he was also balancing a career in football coaching at Leeds United and Barnsley. It wasn’t until a personal milestone – the adoption of his daughter – that he chose to fully commit to building the company.

Rather than taking the conventional route, Mark embraced an unconventional staffing model, working with part-time employees including mothers and retirees. This flexibility not only supported a healthier work-life balance but brought in diverse perspectives that enriched our services. Over time, this helped position Tremark as a go-to name in investigation and process serving for legal professionals.

The article explains how the company evolved from debt recovery into a niche investigation firm, eventually giving rise to Tremark Process Agents – a now-thriving separate entity born out of a simple case of industry confusion.

Insights for Aspiring Founders

The Entrepreneur piece also offers lessons for start-up founders and SME leaders in the UK and beyond. Some standout insights include:

• Value your service appropriately – Mark admits he undercharged in the early days. Now, he encourages founders to remember that clients are paying for peace of mind as much as the service itself.

• Act fast and don’t overthink – Decisions made promptly (even imperfect ones) can lead to momentum, growth, and unexpected wins.

• Surround yourself with people who bring different strengths – Whether it’s ex-military professionals for rural surveillance or forensic techs for search and seizure, having a varied network of experts has been instrumental to Tremark’s scalability.

• Never underestimate local relationships – Mark credits one specific pub, popular among legal professionals, with tripling Tremark’s turnover early on. It’s a strong reminder that success is often rooted in genuine relationships and being present in the right places.

The Bigger Picture: What It Means for Tremark Today

Mark’s approach of balancing personal values with market focus remains a cornerstone of how Tremark operates. His belief in flexibility and precision continues to influence everything from our hiring strategies to our client communications. The company’s ability to carve out a strong position in a competitive, often misunderstood sector is no accident but rather a result of calculated decisions and staying true to a clear purpose.

“We invest in building trust through qualifications, certifications and client reviews to navigate our unregulated industry effectively.” – Mark Hodgson

As we expand our footprint beyond the UK, including further across Europe and internationally, we continue to build on this foundation. Through refining our investigative services and strengthening our global network, the vision set in motion by Mark continues to shape Tremark’s path forward.

Read the Full Feature

We encourage you to read the full article on Entrepreneur.com to learn more about Mark’s story and Tremark’s evolution:
👉 Read the feature here