For entrepreneur Karl Hudson and his wife Charlotte, luxury holidays and fancy cars are staples of their lavish lifestyle. But while they may have achieved a day-to-day life that many of us can only dream of achieving, their lifestyle has come at a steep personal cost.
Having grown up on a council estate, Karl now rakes in seven figures a year thanks to various avenues. However, while his incredible work ethic may have seen him rise through the ranks, it means that he’s been known to work 18 hours a day - and his laptop is a must, even coming on his recent honeymoon. “My constant working can cause issues and arguments,” says Karl, who got married earlier this summer. “My wife knows that I can get absorbed in the job but that this is a sacrifice we have to make to live the life we now have. “We’ve had six holidays this year alone – visiting places such as Thailand, Poland, Vietnam, Spain and the Philippines.
But the work doesn’t stop. If I have to jump on the laptop while we’re out there, then I’m going to do it because that money means the next trip will be even better.” For wife Charlotte, this is something she’s become more than accustomed to.
In fact, after meeting Karl on Tinder eight years ago, it was his work ethic and drive that drew her to Karl, who is the creator of SEO business Searcharoo. “I respected his work ethic a lot because I've come from hard working parents and I've been taught to work hard, play hard.That's kind of the ethic that I've always gone for as well.
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