John has created and grown a few successful consumer-led businesses over the last 35 years, both in the UK and the USA. He has learned hugely from both successes and failures and talks passionately and honestly about both. Having exited his third business, John now actively manages an Investor/Non-Executive Director portfolio, delivering value-added business growth advice, guidance and mentoring to businesses in early-stage and scale-up phase. Timestamps 06:24 - What were the childhood experiences that shaped you to be the person you are now? 11:42 - From your principles, what one stands out for you? 19:17 - For young entrepreneurs, what advice would you have for them? 31:16 - How can someone work on developing self-confidence to execute what they want. 33:50 - How do you get to the point that you have the courage of your convictions and have self belief when everyone is telling you is wrong 36:54 - What does your next best version of yourself look like? 41:38 - What action would you like the listeners to take?
