In this episode, Jeannette talks to travel expert Ian Brooks. Ian has held several senior roles within the industry, including for Virgin and Eurostar. He is the co-founder of the innovative bed bank firm Medhotels.com and has been heavily involved with 8 other start-ups.
Ian takes Jeannette through his career journey, sharing details of what he learned along the way, including recognising good opportunities, how to turn negativity into something positive and why you should not be afraid of breaking the mould.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
MedHotels grew from a standing start to £35 million in 3 years.
Play the long game - often, if you stick with something it comes good in the end.
Richard Branson is an incredibly positive person - he taught Ian to believe that the impossible is possible.
At some point, you will fail in business. Don´t let it crush you, it is all a part of life.
If you fail in a role, it does not mean you are a failure. Often, it just means the role or idea was not right.
When you see an opportunity, take that leap, and take advantage of it.
Find your edge, have something unique to offer.
Be yourself, play to your strengths and hire others to cover for any weaknesses
BEST MOMENTS
‘Decisions made by committee are not great for business´
‘Your contacts, your network is so important in business. Never underestimate that’
‘Timing is quite important. If it’s the right time in your life, make that leap’
This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It’s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you’d like to join Jeannette’s FREE Masterclass all you need to do is email or sign up:
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Ian Brooks is a travel industry expert, who has worked in senior management roles with Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Holidays, and Eurostar.
He is the co-founder of Medhotels.com one of the UK’s original and most successful bed banks. Ian is currently active with a portfolio of businesses as an investor, non-exec, and business partner, including executive recruitment, digital agency, retail agencies, and tour operator.
CONTACT THE GUEST
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianbrooks/
https://twitter.com/IanBrooksGKR
https://www.gailkennyrecruitment.com/
https://www.meltdigital.com/en-gb/
https://www.arenatravel.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dyslexia_in_adults/?hl=en
ABOUT THE HOST
Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.
Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.
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