From Umbrella to Ecosystem — Adam Jordan on rebuilding trust, redefining compliance, and reshaping the future of construction payroll.
In this episode of TEEBOX Talk, we hit the fairways at Golf at Goodwood with Adam Jordan, founder of the SupplyIN2 ecosystem and one of the sharpest minds in contractor payroll.
From scaling one of the UK’s biggest umbrella firms to 10,000+ contractors a week, to now building a tech-driven platform focused on transparency and trust, Adam’s journey is one of experience, reinvention, and calling out industry BS.
This conversation pulls no punches. We dive deep into the realities of construction payroll, the hidden traps of the umbrella model, and why Adam believes HardHats represents the next evolution of how compliance should be done.
Whether you’re a subcontractor trying to protect your pay, or a business owner navigating a messy supply chain — this one’s packed with insights you’ll actually use.
What you’ll get in this episode:
→ The journey from running an umbrella empire to building a full ecosystem
→ The lessons from scaling 10,000 contractors per week (and when to pivot)
→ Why the industry needs HardHats — straight from a payroll veteran
→ The truth about subcontractor safety nets and how to fix them
→ Payroll vs CIS vs Umbrella — what works, what doesn’t, and why
→ Why compliance isn’t just box-ticking — it’s confidence
→ Rebuilding trust in one of the UK’s most “dodgy” industries
→ What makes a payroll business valuable (and how to prepare for exit)
→ Adam’s best advice for subbies and business owners playing the long game
This isn’t another corporate compliance chat.
It’s real talk from people who’ve seen every side of the system — and are now building something better.
TEEBOX Talk brings golf, graft, and grounded conversations to the world of construction and business. No fluff. No filters. Just the truth behind the industry.
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