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pplpodGerald Ratner: The Prawn Sandwich Joke That Wiped Out £500 MillionGerald Ratner built one of the largest jewelry empires in the world and destroyed it with a joke. Born in London in 1949, he took his real education from the shouting vendors of Petticoat Lane Market, joined the family jewelry business in 1966, and as CEO in the 1980s tore up the hushed, intimidating model of the traditional jeweler. Fluorescent orange posters and cut prices turned the shops into high volume discount stores, and the Ratners Group grew to well over a thousand outlets, absorbing H. Samuel, Ernest Jones, and Kay Jewelers in the United States.On April 23, 1991, speaking...
2026-10-0719 min
bsnsHistoryBusiness Blooper: Ten Seconds That Cost Him EverythingSome companies collapse over years. This one started collapsing in the middle of a laugh.On April 23, 1991, Gerald Ratner, CEO of the world's largest jewellery retailer, told a room of six thousand business leaders and journalists at the Institute of Directors' conference that his own products were "total crap," joking that one of his earring sets wouldn't outlast a supermarket sandwich. The remark went national overnight. Customers stopped buying, roughly £500 million was wiped off the company's market value within days, and by the end of 1991 the stock had fallen about 80 percent. Ratner was dismissed as CEO in N...
2026-10-0212 min
Real Business Conversations with KinoreThe Business Case for Brand BuildingReal Business Conversations is a monthly podcast from Kinore, hosted by CEO and founder Larissa Feeney. Each episode is an honest, unscripted conversation with a business owner or expert about the real story behind building and growing a business in Ireland.Most of what we see and hear is forgotten almost instantly. One widely-cited estimate is that as little as 4% of advertising is remembered positively. So why do some of the world's biggest, most data-driven brands keep investing in it, and what is a brand actually worth to the bottom line of a business?This...
2026-09-2846 min
Dru's NotesHis Joke Was So Bad It Cost £500 Million | Daily EssayHe built the biggest jewellery chain in the world. Then he stood up at the Royal Albert Hall and called his products crap.
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(00:00) Tagore on being too busy to be good
(00:08) Gerald Ratner's joke costs 500 million pounds
(00:50) A smash burger...
2026-08-1602 min
Business and a BrewThe Ratner Effect: How One “Joke” Wiped £500 Million Off a Brand OvernightIn this episode of Business & a Brew, Dani and Si dive into the infamous “Ratner Effect,” unpacking how a couple of badly judged jokes destroyed a business empire. They trace Gerald Ratner’s rise from inheriting a modest family jewellery shop to building a 2,500-store global chain worth over £1.2 billion, built on the promise of affordable, accessible jewellery for everyday customers. The conversation then zeroes in on Ratner’s 1991 speech at the Institute of Directors, where he called one of his own products “total crap” and compared his earrings unfavourably to a prawn sandwich. Dani and Si ex...
2026-07-2014 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack: Trump Limps Into Beijing Talks. Brett Ratner, Kash Patel, and the Killing of the First Amendment5️⃣ TRUMP LANDS IN BEIJING — XI SENDS A DEPUTYAir Force One touched down at Beijing Capital at 7:50 PM local time, 7:50 AM Eastern. Three hundred Chinese children in blue and white uniforms waved American and Chinese flags. The man at the foot of the stairs was Vice President Han Zheng. Xi Jinping was not there. He will receive Trump on Thursday morning. Melania did not make the trip. The first lady stayed home.The choreography of the welcome was deliberate. The Chinese president sent his deputy to the tarmac. The American president walked off the pl...
2026-05-1454 min
The Money PodcastLosing $1B in 10 Seconds & Building It All Back From Zero — Gerald RatnerIn this remarkably candid episode, former jewellery tycoon Gerald Ratner recounts the infamous 10-second speech that wiped out his £1 billion empire and made him public enemy number one. He details the mechanics behind the business’s collapse; from the £1 billion bank debt triggered by a share price drop to the painful process of losing 2,500 stores and his own name.
But Gerald also reflects on the harsh lessons of ego, the power of a joke, and his resilient journey back into the trade, proving that while failure is public, the drive to start over is personal.
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2026-05-1047 min
VOICEMAIL POEMS"They Send Me to the City to Stay with my Auntie" by Bill RatnerI hang my jacket in the hallway
her apartment is old
made from shoestring potatoes
it smells like a jelly factory.
Against the wall a man’s face
eyes folded
laces around his neck.
That’s your Uncle, dear.
He barred her
from doing much of anything
when he was around
then he died.
She asked the doctors
to keep his eyes and brain
alive and put them
in a fish tank.
That night when she got home
she put on a mambo record,
poured herself a vodka, lit a cigarette,
and blew smoke in his eyes.
The tank is down...
2026-02-0401 minVOICEMAIL POEMS"They Send Me to the City to Stay with my Auntie" by Bill RatnerI hang my jacket in the hallway
her apartment is old
made from shoestring potatoes
it smells like a jelly factory.
Against the wall a man’s face
eyes folded
laces around his neck.
That’s your Uncle, dear.
He barred her
from doing much of anything
when he was around
then he died.
She asked the doctors
to keep his eyes and brain
alive and put them
in a fish tank.
That night when she got home
she put on a mambo record,
poured herself a vodka, lit a cigarette,
and blew smoke in his eyes.
The tank is down...
2026-02-0401 min
Rambling Retro Nonsense80s Bling RevivalIn this nostalgic episode, Hayley takes us back to the late 80s, rifling through old jewellery boxes and unearthing chunky gold chains, oversized hoops, and geometric bangles. What starts as a trip down memory lane turns into a lively conversation with Duncan and Tommy about jewellery trends, piercings, fashion statements, and even the curious codes hidden in what we wear. Expect laughs, a few shocks, and plenty of cultural throwbacks — from Beastie Boys and Madonna, to Ratner's infamous blunder, to clip-on earrings and QVC binges. What You'll Hear in This Episode: Hayley's rediscovery of...
2025-10-1330 min
Brave Bold BrilliantBrave Bold Brilliant: September Rise - The Power of the ComebackIn this special episode of Brave Bold Brilliant, Jeannette explores the
extraordinary power of the comeback. Life is full of setbacks, failures, and challenges - but it’s how we rise from them that defines our true strength.
Joining Jeannette are three remarkable guests who embody resilience, courage, and the art of starting again:
Sir Marco Robinson
– From betrayal, financial ruin, and a life-threatening heart attack to
building billion-dollar businesses, becoming a bestselling author, and breaking into Netflix production, Marco’s story is a masterclass in rebuilding against all odds.
Nick Ruddock
– A survivor...
2025-09-2240 min
Just Between Us with Jeremy LeeGerald Ratner“I lost a billion pounds – which in those days was a lot of money!!!” Gerald Ratner talks about learning from your mistakes and reveals he’s now trying to buy back 350 jewellery shops.https://www.jeremy-lee.co.uk/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-lee-58810199/?originalSubdomain=uk https://www.facebook.com/jeremylee_justbetweenushttps://www.instagram.com/jeremylee_justbetweenus
2025-08-1135 min
The Accidental Business Owner - For Conscientious Owner Managers looking to Grow | Scale | Exit.048 The Importance of Harmony: Interview with Sarah & Gerald RatnerThe Journey to Harmonizing Your Life and Achieving SuccessWelcome back to another episode of #ADDAZERO! In today's episode, we have an incredible duo joining us, Fintech turned Yoggie Sarah Ratner and her father Jewelry mogul Gerald Ratner , as they share their unique insights and experiences on finding balance, overcoming challenges, and discovering purpose in both work and life.Sarah is working to transform the growing & restrictive epidemic of burnout culture. She spent the last 9 years working with a truly exceptional team, growing the FinTech team at Lendable from 5 - 350 people. Where she...
2025-04-2653 min
The Millionaire MastermindHow To Build A Retail Empire | Joseph Valente | Gerald RatnerIn this insightful talk, Gerald Ratner shares his incredible journey through the highs and lows of the business world, offering a candid reflection on the unpredictability of life and entrepreneurship. Gerald, once the CEO of a hugely successful retail empire, opens up about the infamous moment that led to the downfall of his company and how he has since learned to navigate the challenges of the business landscape. Our mission at the Millionaire Mastermind is to empower business owners and entrepreneurs to scale their ventures and achieve lasting wealth.
Through expert insights, proven strategies, and a...
2024-09-1215 min
The Sisterhood....In SessionWith Natalie Arabella Bailey....Business Coach And Property DeveloperNatalie’s vision for life is to live with freedom, fun and funds. Life is too short to be miserable and people are so often trapped in lives that do not serve them. She believes everyone can have the life they truly desire if they learn to unleash their inner confidence.She is a business and life mentor and coach who helps entrepreneurs to grow and scale their businesses and lives with confidence.Host of the top 2.5% globally ranked podcast Confidence Mastery and international public speaker, she is dedicated to helping people improve their lives. Sh...
2024-08-0240 min
The Grown UP Business PodcastGerald Ratner on Executing with Excellence: How He Built a £12 Billion Empire Through AcquisitionsWhat if the secret to building a billion-pound business isn't avoiding mistakes — but learning to execute with relentless precision, even when everything goes wrong?In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Gerald Ratner — the entrepreneur who built the UK's largest jewelry empire, scaled to over 2,500 stores worldwide, and became one of the most talked-about business figures in modern history.Gerald shares his remarkable journey from taking over a struggling family business losing £34,000 a year to creating a retail powerhouse valued in the billions. He reveals the strategic brilliance behin...
2024-07-2337 min
Says Who?Gerald Ratner: From Billionaire to Bankruptcy | Season 3, Episode 5In this episode, host Brogan sits down with Gerald Ratner to explore the
theme of male resilience. Mr. Ratner shares his remarkable story of
success and downfall after a joke he made in 1991 cost him his
livelihood and over half a billion pounds. Despite the challenges he
faced, Mr. Ratner's journey is one of resilience and lessons for all.
Tune in to hear his inspiring story of redemption and strength.
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2024-07-031h 06
Beyond the FailLosing £500 MILLION & being SACKED as CEO: Gerald RatnerIn this compelling episode, Gerald Ratner, the former CEO of Ratners Group, offers listeners a deep dive into his rollercoaster journey in the jewellery business, from soaring heights to devastating lows. Ratner began his entrepreneurial journey under the influence of his parents' values and work ethic, and he passionately discusses whether entrepreneurs are born or made, emphasising the role adversity has played in shaping his resilience. Ratner's ambitious leadership led Ratners Group to scale impressive heights, boasting 2000 stores across the UK and US, dominating 50% of the UK jewellery retail market, and making £120 million in profits. He shares s...
2024-04-171h 06
Business Buying Strategies from The Dealmaker's AcademyQ&A with Gerald RatnerThis episode of 'Business Buying Strategies' features an exclusive interview with legendary jeweller Gerald Ratner, renowned for both his monumental success and a significant public relations error that nearly cost him his business. Gerald shares his journey back to success, including a recent joint venture in acquiring jewellery shops at a significantly reduced price. He discusses strategies for business acquisitions, the importance of incentivising partners and team members, and how being a disruptor in the market led to his initial success. Gerald reflects on his experience, noting the critical role of understanding customer demographics, aggressively marketing, and the power of bu...
2024-04-1125 min
Business Buying Strategies from The Dealmaker's AcademyGerald Ratner - Business Acquisition is the ONLY way to growHow Gerald Ratner built a 2,500-store retail empire through acquisition British entrepreneur Gerald Ratner took his business from a single family-owned shop in Richmond to a multi-billion, 2,500-store retail empire spanning the UK and US. In the process, he acquired some of the biggest names on the high street, including H. Samuel and Ernest Jones. His entire strategy was built on growth by acquisition, often pushing the business to the limit. You may have watched some of the recent video highlights from my interview with Gerald for my Mastermind clients.
2024-01-2533 min
These Football TimesA decade of 80s football: 1982/83As Ron Atkinson would have doubtless said, it was a case of déjà vu all over again in 1982/83, with Liverpool romping to the league title and retaining the League Cup. But there was change elsewhere, with Tottenham’s iron grip on the FA Cup finally released, Big Ron getting his hands on a trophy, much to the delight of Gerald Ratner. Graham Taylor’s Watford blitzkrieged their way to second place in their first ever crack at the First Division while Manchester City get relegated and David Pleat straps on his dancing Hush Puppies.
2024-01-181h 59
Talks With ToniOvercoming Setbacks and Rebuilding: Gerald Ratner's Journey to SuccessToday, Toni interviews Gerald Ratner, an author, mentor, and keynote speaker. Gerald shares his journey from being the chairman of a successful jewellery business to facing a major setback after a controversial speech. He discusses the challenges he faced, including the negative impact on his business and personal life. Despite the difficulties, Gerald's resilience and ability to take risks led him to start a successful health club and venture into online business. He also shares his experience as a public speaker, using humour to engage and inspire audiences. This episode highlights the importance of perseverance, embracing failure, and finding...
2024-01-101h 13
When It Hits the FanGerald Ratner specialIn this special episode, David Yelland and Simon Lewis take you into the eye of a media storm and talk to a person who has lived through it. What’s it like to wake up to a world where everyone knows your name, and you wish they didn’t? In 1991, Gerald Ratner had one of Britain’s most famous fan-hitting moments. Having built a billion-pound chain of high-street jewellery shops, he saw his business collapse around him after making a seemingly harmless, yet ill-fated, joke. In fact, what happened to him has become so synonymous with a...
2023-12-2728 min
Mindset Muscle & MoneyBreaking Free from Limiting Beliefs and Taking Control of Your Destiny - An Insight Into The Mentoring Process with Gerald RatnerNatalie invites you to participate in a special mentoring session, conducted by herself and famed business mind, Gerald Ratner, in which they touch on the temptations and challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, such as exercise and alcohol consumption. The conversation then shifts to the concept of facing difficult situations and the pleasure that comes from overcoming them.
The hosts share personal experiences with stress and its physical manifestations, highlighting the importance of addressing stress and finding outlets for it. They also discuss the impact of limiting beliefs and societal conditioning on personal and financial growth.
2023-11-271h 01
Challenging LeadershipMaking MistakesMaking mistakes is part of life's journey, but they can be costly and knock our confidence. Jared and Stephen explore their own mistakes and look at famous case studies and what we can learn from them.Listeners to this podcast can get a discount to join the Stephen Mather's Propec Training School by going to this link and following the instructions.https://www.propec.co.uk/youtubeofferTheme tuneMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comInteresting linksStories of our Times podcasthttps...
2023-11-1752 min
The right way to grow.What's the value of a handshake?Click here if you'd like to join us for Dinner on the 16th of November at The Ivy West Street London.
Adam and Rich explore the intricate world of public relations (PR) with expert Andrew Bloch.
The conversation dives deep into the nuances of PR strategy. Andrew sheds light on the importance of assessing an agency's track record and emphasises the significance of long-term relationships with clients.
The discussion also touches upon the relevance of PR for both startups and established brands, the art of choosing the right PR agency, and the impact...
2023-10-191h 03
Brave Bold BrilliantMy Advice To Gerald Ratner And FriendsJeannette presents a very special episode, in which she made a guest appearance at an exclusive, business-focussed seminar alongside famed business mind Gerald Ratner and powerhouse businesswoman Natalie Bailey, discussing her life, background and business journey, as well as answering some very testing questions about how to succeed in life and business. KEY TAKEAWAYS Embrace fear and take risks, as it is often through pushing ourselves that we achieve growth and success. Continuously improve yourself through learning, reading, and seeking new skills. This mindset helps to build confidence and self-belief. Failure is a natural part of...
2023-09-151h 20
Walk the Talk - The Hero's Journey"So I Was Asked To Make A Speech At The Albert Hall…" with guest Gerald Ratner
2023-07-2151 min
The Pasture PodArron NerbasA Canadian themed episode to bring "Season 2" to an end. Arron came over to the UK in January 2023 and spoke to loads of people over the course of a week. I went to see him at the AHDB meeting in Northumberland at George Burrell's and it was such a refreshing and positive experience. Even though he has such a different environment to contend with, the principle of system first is such a powerful thing. He popped into Culteuchar, met Mo, stayed the night (not in that way) and was polite about my handful of heifers and sheep. H...
2023-07-122h 18
De-stress Your BusinessE69: Lessons from Losing £500m, with Gerald RatnerI’m interviewing the person at the centre of perhaps the most famous story in business history: Gerald Ratner.
Gerald Ratner is a British household name. He took over his family’s jewellery business in 1984 which had at that time 130 stores. By 1990 it had 2,500 stores, 25,000 employees, annual sales of 1.2 billion and profits of 121 million.
By 1991 he was then Chairman-Chief Executive of Ratners Group, the world’s largest jewellery retail company which included H Samuel and Ernest Jones.
Then, disaster.
When at a corporate speaking engagement in 1991 at the Albert Hall for the Institute of Directors, he described a sherry decanter (one of their...
2023-06-2646 minDe-stress Your BusinessE69: Lessons from Losing £500m, with Gerald RatnerI’m interviewing the person at the centre of perhaps the most famous story in business history: Gerald Ratner.
Gerald Ratner is a British household name. He took over his family’s jewellery business in 1984 which had at that time 130 stores. By 1990 it had 2,500 stores, 25,000 employees, annual sales of 1.2 billion and profits of 121 million.
By 1991 he was then Chairman-Chief Executive of Ratners Group, the world’s largest jewellery retail company which included H Samuel and Ernest Jones.
Then, disaster.
When at a corporate speaking engagement in 1991 at the Albert Hall for the Institute of Directors, he described a sherry decanter (one of their...
2023-06-2646 min
Mindset Muscle & MoneyGet the Right Mentors and Coaches and Move to the Next Level With Ghassan HasimIn this episode, Gerald Ratner and Friends mentee, Ghassan Hashim from the Ecklee Group shares his journey and discusses with Gerald and Natalie the importance of mentoring and being part of a group who come together on a regular basis in the Gerald Ratner and Friends group to discuss their business journey and be with other people who are experiencing the same things along with mentors who’ve already been there and can offer invaluable advice and guidance KEY TAKEAWAYS We’ve reinvested in the business and moved it up to another level and now we’re ready...
2023-06-1932 min
Mindset Muscle & MoneyGoal Setting with The Gerald Ratner & Friends MastermindIn this episode, Natalie shares an insight into one of the Gerald Ratner and Friends online mentoring mastermind sessions The focus is on goal setting with seven great steps to help you set smart goals that will move you to what you really want to achieve KEY TAKEAWAYS Set smart goals, they should be measurable, specific, achievable, relevant and timely To see success you need to understand why you want to achieve your goals Attaching emotions to your goals will also make you push forward and achieve them Rewards are important and we need t...
2023-03-2709 min
Acquiring MindsHow to Buy & Operate a Plane Ride AwayPaul Quirk acquired a $800k EBITDA window & door business in the UK, continuing to live with his family in Switzerland. Topics in Paul's interview:Paul’s experience with JP Morgan in Geneva3 biggest differences between acquisition in the UK vs the USThe variety of ways Paul reached out to businesses during searchHis decision to start the Buy and Build podcastHow he decided to buy a window/door installation businessThe changes he made to the company’s processesWhy he redesigned the company’s finance teamPros and cons of a “first day speech”His weekly commute between Geneva and Norwich...
2023-02-271h 37
HISTORY This WeekFrom Cautionary Tales: Martin Luther King Jr, the Jewelry Genius, and the Art of Public SpeakingHere’s a special episode of Cautionary Tales, a podcast from our friends at Pushkin Industries. On Cautionary Tales, bestselling author Tim Harford shares stories of human error, natural disasters, and tragic catastrophes from history that contain important lessons for today. In today’s episode, we’ll learn about civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr and jewelry store owner Gerald Ratner. The two offer starkly contrasting stories on when you should stick to the script and when you should take a risk. Hear more from Cautionary Tales at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/CTHTW.
2023-01-1636 min
Mindset Muscle & MoneySuccess And The Way of The World With Gerald RatnerNatalie is talking with her good friend and now, business partner as they celebrate the launch of the Gerald Ratner and Friends Mentoring Club – a mentoring movement like no other In their in-depth and wide-ranging conversation, they discuss everything from the NHS to being hungry in the fight for success and share great advice and content that anyone can take action on to achieve more success KEY TAKEAWAYS When you have a setback you need to face it and talk about it Morale is the most important thing, people like working for a successful org...
2023-01-151h 13
Business Buying Strategies from The Dealmaker's Academy2022 - Business buying review of the yearWelcome to the last Business Buying Strategies episode of 2022. This week we've picked out twelve highlights from the year - one for each month. So in January, I talked with Richard Bundock, one of my dealmaking clients. Richard had started a successful business, but wasn't able to grow it organically as quickly as wanted to, so he turned to acquisitions instead. In February, I met Sam Turner, who gave up a lucrative and successful corporate career to become a dealmaker in the heating and ventilation sector. In March, I caught up with Nic...
2022-12-291h 46
History's Greatest IdiotsSeason 2 Episode 23 The White Nationalist (Nick Fuentes) & The Jewellery Mogul (Gerald Ratner)In this episode, Lev and Derek look into the life and many controversies of a white supremacist commentator/domestic terrorist (Nick Fuentes) and relieve the moment the chairman of a huge jewellery business collapsed his entire company in one day (Gerald Ratner)!
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2022-11-281h 51
The Business Leader Podcast with Sir Richard HarpinDoing a RatnerA new analysis of the extraordinary story of how a speech sparked the downfall of Gerald Ratner and the company he led, Ratners Group, at the time the largest jewellery retailer in the world. After describing one of his products as “crap” in 1991, Ratner’s name is now linked with all sorts of corporate and political gaffes. “Doing a Ratner” is used to describe anyone who makes ill-judged and unnecessary comments that inflict damage on their brand or products. But the story of what happened after the speech for Ratner and his company is more complicated than that. In this episo...
2022-10-2437 min
Drôles d'affairesGerald Ratner : la blague qui a détruit un empire de la bijouterieSend us Fan MailGerald Ratner grandit dans l’univers des bijoux, aux côtés d’un père visionnaire qui lui enseigne très tôt les secrets du métier. Après une adolescence marquée par la maladie de son père et une scolarité écourtée, Gerald rejoint l’entreprise familiale Ratners et gravit les échelons. À 21 ans, il siège déjà au conseil d’administration et finit par prendre le contrôle de l’entreprise, malgré l’instabilité croissante de son père.Dans les années 1980, il transforme radicalement Ratners : il abandonn...
2022-10-2015 min
Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcastMy Top 10 Motivational BooksHere are my Top 10 Motivational Books, featuring titles by David Goggins, Gerald Ratner, Jesse Itzler, Andre Agassi, and Arnold Schwarzeneggar. https://bigidea.co.uk/best-business-books/#motivational This is part of my Top 100 Best Business Books project - do you agree with my choices? - what book(s) should I have chosen? What's YOUR number one?
2022-07-1211 min
Your Life Your Way on River RadioYour Life Your Way with Jewellery Supremo Gerald RatnerWith Deborah Fielding talking to the king of one-liners Gerald Ratner about how he lost the biggest jewellers in the world all on a joke.
2022-07-0600 min
Brave Bold BrilliantGerald Ratner, The Man Who Had It All, Lost It All and Rebuilt AgainIn this episode, Jeannette talks to Gerald Ratner who is now a highly sought-after speaker, an author and entrepreneur. In the eighties, he transformed the UK jewellery industry and took the US by storm. In 1991, the Ratner´s Group netted profits of £125 million, which would equate to almost a £billion, today. They talk about that journey, including how he lost it all when he made a joke when speaking to the Institute of Directors at the Royal Albert Hall, in 1991. Gerald also explains how he went about building multiple brands under one umbrella, including top-end shop...
2022-06-131h 00
The Matt Fiddes ShowMastering The Success Mindset - with Gerald RatnerGerald Ratner is a British businessman and motivational speaker. He was formerly a chief executive officer of the major British jewellery company Ratners Group. He achieved notoriety after making a speech in which he jokingly denigrated two of the company's products. He currently speaks around the world at corporate and promotional events. Gerald joins Matt to talk about his fascinating business story, the most important business lessons he's accrued through his journey, how he went from the heights of success to rock bottom, the part the media played in his downfall, and how he has channelled resilience...
2022-06-101h 19
Buy and BuildHigh Stakes M&A: Building the World's Biggest Jewellery Retailer - Gerald RatnerThis week, we speak with Gerald Ratner, former Chairman and CEO of Ratners Jewellers. In this episode, we discuss Gerald's journey from starting in the family business as a high school dropout to eventually taking over the business and turning it into the world's largest jewellery retailer. At its peak, Ratners owned 6 household brands and had over 2000 stores across the UK and US. His story is an impressive example of how growth via acquisition can accelerate any business. Gerald also explains how a few jokes ultimately led to the downfall of the company, and him...
2022-06-061h 00
The Steven Sulley Study PodcastThe Rise And Fall, And Rise Again, of Gerald RatnerGerald Ratner is a British businessman and motivational speaker. He was formerly a chief executive officer of the major British jewellery company Ratners Group. He achieved notoriety after making a speech in which he jokingly denigrated two of the company's products. He currently speaks around the world at corporate and promotional events. Gerald joins Steven to talk about the attitude and mindset you need in order to excel in business, the fallout from his now legendary speech and how it shaped the businessman he subsequently became, and how he came back from the depths of failure to...
2022-06-011h 07
Business Buying Strategies from The Dealmaker's Academy#179 Business Buying Strategies PodcastHello this is Jonathan Jay - and welcome to episode 179 of the Business Buying Strategies podcast. This week I talk with a legendary jewellery entrepreneur who grew his global business almost entirely through acquisition. Gerald Ratner left school at 16 with no qualifications, and went to work in his father's jewellery business. In 1984, he took over the business - and after just six years in charge he had created the world's largest jewellery retail company - with 2,500 stores, 25,000 employees, annual sales of £1.2 billion. Last month I invited Gerald to share the lessons he has learned with my pri...
2022-05-1240 min
DisruptorsGerald Ratner: Losing £500MILLION During One Failed SpeechIn this episode, Rob speaks to former CEO of Ratner’s Jewellery, previously the UK’s largest jewellery chain, speaker, entrepreneur and author Gerald Ratner. They talk about his infamous speech and discuss and debate Money; what it is, how it’s changing and why it’s important. To hear Rob’s very first interview with Gerald, go to episode 16 on the Disruptors Podcast, he was one of the first people Rob interviewed when he first began podcasting! KEY TAKEAWAYS After the infamous speech, Gerald Ratner lost half a billion. He says that people can learn f...
2022-03-1449 min
The Money PodcastGerald Ratner: How to Make, Lose & Make Again a FortuneIn this episode, Rob speaks to former CEO of Ratner’s Jewellery, previously the UK’s largest jewellery chain, speaker, entrepreneur and author Gerald Ratner. They talk about his infamous speech and discuss and debate Money; what it is, how it’s changing and why it’s important. To hear Rob’s very first interview with Gerald, go to episode 16 on the Disruptors Podcast, he was one of the first people Rob interviewed when he first began podcasting! KEY TAKEAWAYS
After the infamous speech, Gerald Ratner lost half a billion. He says that people can learn f...
2022-02-1750 min
The ComebackHow to Lose a Billion Dollars in Ten Seconds | Gerald Ratner"I was being blamed for the entire recession. Everybody hated me. I was public enemy number one." In 1980s Britain, Gerald Ratner, the CEO of the world's biggest jewelry chain, brought *bling* to the masses. Money meant power, and Ratner had it all until an ill-timed joke sent his business crumbling and his life into disrepair.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-01-0550 min
The Calm Mind Podcast with Zoe TurnerPattern Interrupt Meditation - inspired by Reinvent Yourself by Gerald Ratner and Rob MooreYou can access my No 1 Mindset Meditation Here Follow me on instagram If you would like to receive a longer Hypnosis session in your inbox every month, pop over to my website: If you scroll down to the bottom of the page and Sign Up With Your Email Address, you will Receive A FREE Monthly Hypnosis/Guided Visualisation Audio. If you enjoyed this meditation - Please leave a Review. If you send me a screenshot of your review to zoe@zoemindcoach.com I will send you a fabulous gift to your inbo...
2021-12-1414 min
Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast#ALB84 - The Christmas Special 2021ALB84 – The Christmas Special 2021 It's the most wonderful time of the year Christmas just would not be the same without the annual tradition of John and Jason rounding their year up in true ALB style. Have you played Whamageddon? If you don't know what that is, you will know and you will want to play. Is Die Hard a Christmas film? This is a jam or cream first type scenario isn't it? When John met Neville Wright This was a definite highlight of Jo...
2021-12-0239 min
Motivated Entrepreneurs#550 - The Rise and Fall...and Rise Again: Book ReviewGood morning everybody! Welcome back to the Motivated Entrepreneurs. Today is Saturday and we have a book review. And it's called "The Rise and Fall...and Rise Again" by Gerald Ratner. After over 25 years in the jewelry trade, Gerald Ratner was one of the most well-known and successful retailers of his generation. He had built up a highly profitable, multi-million-pound international business, including household names like Ratners, H Samuel, Ernest Jones, Watches of Switzerland, as well as over one thousand stores in the US. Being asked to give the keynote address...
2021-08-2808 min
Gems & Jokes with Ariel TivonTHE RATNER STORY WITH JONATHAN RATNERIn this podcast I interview Jonathan Ratner, cousin of Gerald Ratner, who gives us an incredible insight into the entire Ratner saga. Jonathan helps shed light on lessons to be learned from the mistakes made during the course of the rise and fall of the Ratner empire. Why did Gerald Ratner say what he said? Was his unforgiveable comment the only reason for the downfall of the business? Tune in and find out the story behind the story.
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2021-08-2346 min
The Business InfluencerThe Two Words That Brought Down A Jewellery Empire | Episode 26Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day.
In this episode, our host interviews well-known retailer Gerald Ratner. We follow his journey of how he led his family run business: Ratners Jewellery to market domination within the UK and US. But the utterance of two words sunk Ratner's jewellery empire into oblivion. He discusses his successful bounce back with a new multi-million pound online jewellery business.
Credits:
Host - N...
2021-07-201h 10
Planet PorkyRough DiamondsIt's time for the latest episode of Planet Porky the podcast with custodians of the castle Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones.
Today's talking points include: Entering a restriction-free world, Marilyn Monroe's death being reopened, Porky's flowers, Michael Ball's Welsh travels, Julian Lloyd Webber, the enduring popularity of Sweet Caroline and its writer, the Darius Guppy/Stuart Collier case, Liz Jones giving up on men (until Porky comes along?), living with another person, sex offences being tracked on public transport, LAJ acting suspiciously, Gerald Ratner's transformation, whether the truth really does out after a beer or nine, drinking before...
2021-07-0648 min
Make or BreakEpisode 2: Gerald RatnerThe Prawn Sandwich DisasterWHO: In the wake of the 1980s economic boom, Gerald Ratner took over the small family jewellery business. Within just seven years, Ratner had transformed it into a multi-million pound empire and even broke into the American market. The company was immensely popular with the British public as it offered affordable products at bargain prices. Ratner was at the top of his game and had shops on every highstreet.DECISION: In 1991, Ratner was invited to speak at the Institute of Directors conference taking place at...
2021-07-0133 min
Make or BreakTeaser: Make or BreakMake or Break In life, facing tough decisions is always a possibility, in business, it’s only a matter of time.Join journalist Owen Bennett-Jones as he meets leaders of the business world to unpack thesingle most defining decision of their careers. From winning big to losing it all, we hear from aspectrum of remarkable people who reached critical junctures and took a leap of faith.Deftly interrogating these make or break moments, we discover the guests’ business savvy,greatest learnings and ultimately, how their decision shaped the course of t...
2021-06-1705 min
Financial Intelligence MindsetAlex Sapala Share His Story - From Humble Beginnings To Accountant, Author, Property Investor & Mindset CoachAlex, the author of an Amazon Number 1 Bestseller ‘The Business Path to Wealth Creation’, is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets and investment banking from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase.Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since2008, building and managing a multi-million dollar portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets,student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs).He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors andjoi...
2021-06-0841 min
Ladder DownMeet Gerald RatnerThe saying goes that all publicity is good publicity but Gerald Ratner would tell you differently! When Gerald inherited his family jewellery company in 1984, he expanded it from about 150 shops to over 2,000 in just six years, capturing over 50% of the UK’s jewellery market. He became known as ‘The King of Bling’ and was heralded as a business prodigy. That was up until an eventful speech that Gerald made at an Institute of Directors dinner on 23rd April 1991, where he famously, or infamously, called one of his products ‘total crap’ in front of 6,000 business leaders and journal...
2021-05-2733 min
Business Buying Strategies from The Dealmaker's AcademyLegendary entrepreneur Gerald Ratner Hello this is Jonathan Jay - and welcome to episode 137 of the Business Buying Strategies podcast. Now if you are a regular listener to this podcast, you may be as shocked as I was to discover that just a couple of weeks ago, we celebrated our third birthday. Since our very first episode way back in April 2018, we have interviewed and spoken with some remarkable people. In the early days, we used to edit each interview into a number of bitesize segments, and then spread them out over a number of episodes. This was fine a...
2021-05-2734 min
The Smart ConnectorHow To Master The Mindset Required To Succeed With Alex SapalaAlex Sapala, author of Amazon Number 1 Bestseller ‘The Business Path to Wealth Creation’, is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets and investment banking from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase.
Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand out, have the edge and make a difference.
He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to...
2021-05-1454 min
Business, Wealth And Mindset PodcastThe Re-Invention of "The Sultan of Bling" from a Billion Dollar Empire - a Conversation with the Real Gerald RatnerIn this motivating and inspiring episode, Alex speaks with businessman, author and speaker Gerald Ratner. They talk about his famous speech in the Albert Hall, mindset and reinventing yourself. Sign up to Jessen's webinar here: https://bit.ly/bizwm KEY TAKEAWAYS Gerald was born in Richmond, London. His parents ran their first shop here, his Dad expanded to run six shops and they then moved to North West London and this is where Gerald went to school, he passed his 11+ successfully but he then struggled with the transition in secondary sc...
2021-04-231h 13
Soul & SuccessHina interviews Gerald Ratner! Today Hina speaks with author and motivational speaker Gerald Ratner. They talk about his famous speech in the Albert Hall, business and reinventing yourself. KEY TAKEAWAYS
All Gerald knew as a teenager is that he wanted to work in his Dad’s shops. He ended up doing so when he was expelled from his grammar school for not achieving. It took 20 years for Gerald to then take over the family business, this was when his Dad sadly developed a brain tumour. At this point the shops were losing money so Gerald completely revamped the jewe...
2021-03-3046 min
I Miss You Man17 - I Miss You The Man Who Ruined His Life With One WordWell well well, look at all this! It’s the seventeenth episode of I Miss You Man! Y’all ever been cancelled? Or more accurately, y’all ever faced the consequences of your actions? This week Lonnie takes Dylan back in time to when a businessman said one bad word and screwed everything up. Warning: some bad language. One bad word in particular.And our Get Amongst It suggestion this week: The Rugby League Digest! https://www.theleaguedigest.com/Don’t forget to review, subscribe and tell a mate! Contact us at imissyoumanpod@outlook.com.au – if you dare… We’re lonely. Ple...
2021-03-1722 min
HUNGRY.How To Win Listings at Ocado, Sainsburys, Waitrose and Tesco with NO previous food and drink experience – Gaz Booth, founder of Holy Moly Dips.Gaz-Booth, co-founder of Holy Moly is the latest guest on HUNGRY. He's avocado royalty and the infamous Avoca-Don.Gaz is a hero who oozes Yorkshire charm and work ethic, in equal measure.Our conversation resembles a green, ripe and creamy avocado. Wholesome, fun, good for the soul. ON TODAY’S MENU 1. Why naivety is your greatest strength when starting out. Always ask naive questions.2. How to create a successful NPD Strategy that *ACTUALLY WORKS* and doesn’t leave you scrambling around like a madman = The Holy Moly Commandm...
2021-03-1757 min
Speaking Business podcast145 How to be a Business Chameleon with Gerald RatnerMy guest this week is a British household name, he took over his family's jewellery business in 1984. By 1990 he had grown it from 130 stores to 2500. But everything changed overnight in 1991 when, during a speech for the Institute of Directors, he described a Ratner's sherry decanter as 'total crap'. In December 2020, he published his latest book called Reinvent Yourself co-authored with Rob Moore. It shows you how to embrace change, take the unpopular path and become a business chameleon. Voted as one of the top 10 best public speakers, Gerald Ratner will share his story and the...
2021-03-1623 min
The Gentleman‘s Journal PodcastThe 'Icarus of bling' and the joke that felled an empire — Gerald RatnerGerald Ratner is the former CEO of the Ratners jewellery empire, and a professional corporate speaker. As a young man, Ratner worked his way up the ladder of his family company, eventually turning it into the biggest jewellery chain in the world. And then, at the height of his powers, a single speech changed his fortune forever, and sent his life and his business into a downwards spiral that took some years to recover from.
His story — and that infamous moment — is now the subject of business degrees the world over, and his name still trends on Twitt...
2021-03-0558 min
Mindset Muscle & MoneyReinventing Yourself for Happiness with Gerald RatnerNatalie is talking to Gerald Ratner about the changing world of business and what brings him happiness. As someone who has experienced both huge highs and lows in his life he discusses with Natalie how he has built successful businesses during his career and achieving the right balance between success and happiness. This is a great opportunity to hear about why with only one life we all need to reinvent ourselves along the way to achieve a life that is balanced and happy. KEY TAKEAWAYS The only time I felt g...
2021-03-011h 07
The Zoe Turner PodcastEP 81: GERALD RATNER:HOW TO REINVENT YOURSELF IN BUSINESS DURING DIFFICULT TIMESToday's guest is the master of reinvention. He once had a prominent jewellery empire that famously came crashing down seeing him overnight lose in today's money over one billion pounds all because of an ill-fated joke during his infamous speech at the Royal Albert Hall. Gerald new book Reinvent yourself - is a Guide to show you how you can reinvent your life, be successful and achieve your potential to create a lasting opportunity for business success.
2021-01-281h 01The Zoe Turner PodcastEP 81: GERALD RATNER:HOW TO REINVENT YOURSELF IN BUSINESS DURING DIFFICULT TIMESToday's guest is the master of reinvention. He once had a prominent jewellery empire that famously came crashing down seeing him overnight lose in today's money over one billion pounds all because of an ill-fated joke during his infamous speech at the Royal Albert Hall. Gerald new book Reinvent yourself - is a Guide to show you how you can reinvent your life, be successful and achieve your potential to create a lasting opportunity for business success.
2021-01-281h 01
Small Business SnippetsGerald Ratner: 'I don't think it's right that there's such a stigma attached to failure. It's a British disease'In this episode, Tim Adler talks to Gerald Ratner, author, motivational speaker and businessman. Discussion topics include the decline of the high street and how Gerald reinvented himself after one of the biggest setbacks of his career. You can also visit smallbusiness.co.uk for more on retail and business strategy. Remember to like us on Facebook @SmallBusinessExperts and follow us on Twitter @smallbusinessuk, all lower case. Would you prefer to read Gerald Ratner's podcast interview instead? Hello and welcome to Small Business Snippets, the podcast from smallbusiness.co.uk. I'm...
2021-01-1418 min
Another Way to PlayThe Disruptive Entrepreneur with Rob MooreRob Moore is the Founder of The Rob Moore Foundation. He is an Entrepreneur, Investor, Prolific Podcaster, Author of 6 Amazon and Audible Bestsellers, and two-time Public Speaking World Record Holder. Rob lives and loves entrepreneurship and property investing, he runs several businesses and is the host of two successful podcasts. He lives up to his brand and disrupts as an entrepreneur, with interests ranging from property development to public speaking and digital media.Let’s dive right into the episode and learn about Rob’s mission to change the way people think about business.Thin...
2020-12-1740 minDisruptorsReinvention: Interview with Gerald Ratner [Business, mindset, entrepreneur, disruptors]Have you ever made a mistake in business or in life and wondered how you will ever overcome it? Well, listen in to today's episode as Rob is joined by Gerald Ratner, former CEO of one of the most previously successful jewellery companies in the UK whose infamous speech ruined both his and his company's reputation. Together they discuss how to overcome mistakes, why facing your demons is sometimes easier than avoiding them and why you must learn that you cannot please everybody. New Book Launch - 3rd December 2020‘Reinvent Yourself’ With Gerald Ratner ...
2020-12-0458 min
The Progressive Property PodcastGerald Ratner- Losing it All & Making it All AgainHave you ever made a mistake in business or in life and wondered how you will ever overcome it? Well, listen in to today's episode as Rob is joined by Gerald Ratner, former CEO of one of the most previously successful jewellery companies in the UK whose infamous speech ruined both his and his company's reputation. Together they discuss how to overcome mistakes, why facing your demons is sometimes easier than avoiding them and why you must learn that you cannot please everybody. New Book Launch - 3rd December 2020‘Reinvent Yourself’ With Gerald Ratner ...
2020-12-0459 min
The Money PodcastMaking Millions, Losing Millions & Making Millions Again Live InterviewWhat would you do if you lost your business overnight and owed the bank over a billion pounds? The answer...reinvent yourself. Today, Rob is joined by former CEO of Ratner’s Jewellery, previously the UK’s largest jewellery chain, speaker, entrepreneur and author Gerald Ratner. Listen in to hear Gerald share his inspirational and educational business journey of how he lost it all and made it all make again after one of the most infamous speeches of all time. Together Rob and Gerald cover how to overcome mistakes, the power in facing your demons and why you’ve always...
2020-12-0350 min
HysterionicsEmployee Experience brandwagonTom and Neil are reunited to discuss and pick apart the whole trend of Employee Experience. What is it and why are so many organisations going on about it? Does it finally mean HR have adopted some marketing techniques? What would a Head of People Experience actually do?? Tom has a Gerald Ratner moment and thankfully special guest Mark Ramsay from CDK Group adds some clarity and sanity to the proceedings Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-2846 min
The Suffolk Pod ShowEpisode 3: ALEX TILL, CEO at MENTA and Chairman of the National Enterprise NetworkAlex is passionate about life, lives it to the full and his energy is wholly infectious, so it’s no surprise why he is so successful at nurturing and developing business across East Anglia. Alex is a professional coach, trainer, networker, facilitator, as well as being a very proud dad – Suffolk is lucky to have him as a pivotal business leader and we’re lucky to have pinned him down for the next 20 minutes, – its Alex Till.www.menta.org.uk #suffolk #norfolk #eastanglia #podcast #thesuffolkpodshow #suffolkpodshow #menta #innovation #support #uk #nationalenterprisenetwork #networking #businessgrants #startup #training...
2020-09-3021 min
Brand OriginsBrand Disasters: Ratners — How to Lose $1 Billion in 10 secondsWho would've thought that a simple joke could lose you a billion dollars? Gerald Ratner spent 6 years growing Ratners from 120 stores to 2000. All that progress would be undone in a matter of seconds. Learn more about Gerald Ratner's infamous speech in this episode. Brand Origins is hosted by Chris Garin Watch the video version of this episode by subscribing to our YouTube channel Facebook - facebook.com/brandorigins Instagram - @brandorigins Twitter - @brandoriginsfm Email - contact.partizan@gmail.com This episode is made possible...
2020-08-2608 min
Brand OriginsBrand Disasters: How to Lose $1 Billion in 10 secondsWho would've thought that a simple joke could lose you a billion dollars? Gerald Ratner spent 6 years growing Ratners from 120 stores to 2000. All that progress would be undone in a matter of seconds. Learn more about Gerald Ratner's infamous speech in this episode.
Brand Origins is hosted by Chris Garin
Watch the video version of this episode by subscribing to our YouTube channel
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Instagram - @brandorigins
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Email - contact.partizan@gmail.com
This episode is made possible...
2020-08-2608 min
experience growth OnlineThe Power of Principles (Part 2)In Part 2 of a 2 part blog, we highlight how the Power of Principles can help you to keep your BiG ideas in focus or even discover it in a post Covid world. In it we learn from what not to do from Gerald Ratner & what to do from Blake Mycoskie.
https://www.experiencegrowth.online/the-power-of-principles-2
2020-08-0507 min
Business Buying Strategies from The Dealmaker's AcademyThe Sat AM Dealmaking Masters Mini Series - Mark Supperston and Gerald RatnerIn this fifth of ten short, Saturday morning podcasts, Jonathan talks with two professional, dealmaking masters. This week, we hear from Mark Supperston and Gerald Ratner. Follow or connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2S3Xzxw Watch our YouTube Channel The Dealmaker's Academy https://bit.ly/3b86OFI Visit us online at www.thedealmakersacademy.com
2020-07-0412 min
The UnNoticed EntrepreneurDon't spend anything on public relations until you've listened to this podcast. It tells you how to measure your return on investment.Get Noticed! Send a text.Over US$11bn is spent on PR and the burning question is "how do we measure the impact?"Actually now we can, with even more detail now thanks to technology but with some of the basic principles which have been in place for over 30 years. I heard them from one of the original authors in Singapore in 1996!Firstly, let's talk about the Active Communications Index: our simple formula which addresses the need to measure inputs before worrying about outputs.Content x Channels x Frequency. There's more o...
2020-07-0119 min
Hoovering with Jessica FostekewHoovering - Episode 73: Jess Lea-WilsonWelcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering.In this episode I’m eating all sorts of salty wonderfulness with the absolutely brilliant big potato over at Anglesey’s amazing Halon Mon salt - Jess Lea-Wilson.Everything written below in CAPITALS is a link to the relevant webpage. Tickets to see Hoovering LIVE in 201918th JULY - MARLOWE C...
2019-06-281h 00
Fails and FixinsPull a RatnerIn April of 1991 the Ratner Group was the premiere British jewelry company. They owned about 50% of the market and were the place where "Working class boys bought rings for working class girls." It took Gerald Ratner minutes to cost the company nearly half a billion pounds. Today that's known as "Pulling a Ratner"
Produced by Digital Buzz
Hosted by Dave Plough
2019-04-1617 min
The CRASH BANG WALLOP PodcastGerald Ratner's Infamous Speech - 1991It's 1991, it's the Royal Albert Hall and Gerald Ratner is about to tell a joke that he'll regret for the rest of his life.
Join Comedians Phil Jerrod and Phil Lucas as they discuss the rise and fall and rise again of an 80s jewellery mogul.
Do you like jewellery mate!? Yeah, have some fx@#ing jewellery.
Music by Steve Adam
Production by Mike Sandeman - http://www.northbrightonrecording.co.uk/
Audio Clips:
Opening News report: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6BH4DDNQ6M&t=494...
2018-09-1042 minDisruptorsThe Most Infamous Man? 21 Lessons from 10 Days With Gerald Ratner [Business, mindset, entrepreneur, disruptors]Rob shares with you some lessons from spending 10 days with Gerald Ratner. Gerald's view on brand, selling and diversifying. Why he believes that you need to try to be different and sometimes saying "no" to things can be the right decision. [Business, mindset, entrepreneur, disruptors] VALUABLE RESOURCES https://robmoore.com/ bit.ly/Robsupporter https://robmoore.com/podbooks rob.team ABOUT THE HOST Rob Moore is an author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educ...
2018-04-0925 minAmbitious Lifestyle Business podcast#038 - What Hot Cross Buns can teach you about selling to people who HATE what you sell. It's the Easter edition of the Big Idea Podcast, so it's only natural that we talk about... Hot Cross Buns! Specifically, how Hot Cross Buns can teach you a thing or two about growing your business - especially if you think you only sell one "thing" and can't possibly branch out into other products or cross sell something similar to people who currently HATE what you sell. We talk about asset creation, and why EVERYBODY should be creating, building, buying and sweating assets on a weekly, if not daily basis. We give an i...
2018-04-0429 min
The Financial Wellbeing PodcastEpisode 34 – Positive Behaviour & Investing Successfully with Dr Daniel CrosbyEpisode 34 – Positive Behaviour & Investing Successfully with Dr Daniel Crosby
Chris, Dave and Producer Tommo take a look at investments in this first of a three part series. Chris interviews psychologist and behavioural finance expert Dr Daniel Crosby. They chat about how we can modify our natural behaviours to increase our chances of investment success and more importantly enjoy our investment journey. There are some great takeaways about positive behaviours we can apply to increase our financial wellbeing. We have some great money saving tips from #tightasstommo the man who never knowingly overspends and plenty of laughs throughout th...
2018-03-2946 minAmbitious Lifestyle Business podcast#036 - The 8 Year Old Collecting Mentors...John's eight year old son is collecting mentors. Like just about every other 8 year old kid, he wants to be a famous YouTuber like DanTDM or Stampylonghead. But like John way back in 2000, he "knows that he knows nothing" - so he's been seeking out mentors. Other kids like him that are a little bit ahead of him in his Youtube journey, and who can help give him the blueprint to succeed. We review February's Book of the Month by Neville Wright, which earned rave reviews, and also introduced March's book of the month by Gerald Ratner...
2018-03-0141 min
DisruptorsThe Return of Ratner: A Most Down to Earth Conversation About the Rise & Fall & Rise Again [Business, mindset, entrepreneur, disruptors]Gerald Ratner on his second interview with Rob, talks about business and life. He shares his thoughts on innovation, business changes due to technology and work/life balance. How to deal with failures, haters, critics, how to adapt to new ways of making business and why future can always surprise you. He also talks about his career as a speaker and his new audiobook. [Business, mindset, entrepreneur, disruptors] VALUABLE RESOURCES https://robmoore.com/ bit.ly/Robsupporter https://robmoore.com/podbooks rob.team ABOUT THE HOST...
2017-11-131h 17
BigmouthPodcast #48: One flew over David Tennant’s nest, Marvel vs diversity, Future Islands, JamiroquaiThis week on the smart pop culture podcast: David Tennant plays “acid Marxist” psychotherapist RD Laing in ‘Mad To Be Normal’. Marvel Comics’ have a Gerald Ratner moment regarding non-white-male superheroes. Future Islands’ oddball synthpop. And, is it time to stop moaning and learn to love Jamiroquai? Special guests Julia Raeside and Ali Catterall help us sort it all out. Click to listen! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2017-04-0847 min
Eye of the StormGerald RatnerEmma Barnett meets the person at the heart of a news story to find out what really happened and how their life changed overnight. This week jewellery boss Gerald Ratner tells Emma why he called his shops' products "crap", and how he's had to battle since to rebuild his reputation.
2017-03-2325 min
Mark My WordsMark Interviews Founder of Ratners & Serial Entrepreneur Gerald RatnerGerald Ratner, talks about his career, how he grew his business from 13 million to 2 billion, how he went down a long way but finally recovered, his personal habits, goals and ambitions. He also shares his thoughts about the business environment in UK and America, how to deal with agents and media as an entrepreuner and long-term investing strategies.‘Brought to you by Progressive Media’: https://progressivemedia.uk/
2016-10-1457 min
The University of Chicago Law School Faculty PodcastOctober Term 2016: Highlights & PerspectivesIn this First Monday event, Law School faculty discuss their insight and opinions on upcoming United States Supreme Court cases and the issues currently facing the Court.
Featuring:
Anthony J. Casey, '02, Professor of Law and Mark Claster Mamolen Teaching Scholar
Nicholas Stephanopoulos, Assistant Professor of Law
David Strauss, the Gerald Ratner Distinguished Service Professor of Law.
Moderated by Sarah M. Konsky, Assistant Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Jenner & Block Supreme Court and Appellate Clinic.
Introduced by Dean Thomas J. Miles.
2016-10-041h 24
UChicagoLawOctober Term 2016: Highlights & PerspectivesIn this First Monday event, Law School faculty discuss their insight and opinions on upcoming United States Supreme Court cases and the issues currently facing the Court.
Featuring:
Anthony J. Casey, '02, Professor of Law and Mark Claster Mamolen Teaching Scholar
Nicholas Stephanopoulos, Assistant Professor of Law
David Strauss, the Gerald Ratner Distinguished Service Professor of Law.
Moderated by Sarah M. Konsky, Assistant Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Jenner & Block Supreme Court and Appellate Clinic.
Introduced by Dean Thomas J. Miles.
2016-10-041h 24
The University of Chicago Law School Faculty PodcastA Conversation With Elena KaganIn a conversation with David A. Strauss, Gerald Ratner Distinguished Service Professor of Law, US Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan reflects on decision-making, persuasion, and hunting with Scalia.
This event took place on February 2, 2015, at the University of Chicago Law School.
2015-02-111h 14
UChicagoLawA Conversation With Elena KaganIn a conversation with David A. Strauss, Gerald Ratner Distinguished Service Professor of Law, US Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan reflects on decision-making, persuasion, and hunting with Scalia.
This event took place on February 2, 2015, at the University of Chicago Law School.
2015-02-111h 14The University of Chicago Law School Faculty PodcastDavid Strauss, "Does the Constitution Always Mean What It Says?"The U.S. Constitution is "the supreme Law of the Land." Of course some of its provisions are vague and must be interpreted. But when the Constitution says something clearly, we follow it. Don't we?
Actually things are not that simple. There are several important examples of clear language in the Constitution that we do not follow. (For an example, look at the first word of the First Amendment.) Sometimes, in fact, it would be essentially unthinkable to follow themost obvious meaning of apparently clear language.
These are not just slips of the pen by the Framers of the Constitution...
2014-05-1356 minUChicagoLawDavid Strauss, "Does the Constitution Always Mean What It Says?"The U.S. Constitution is "the supreme Law of the Land." Of course some of its provisions are vague and must be interpreted. But when the Constitution says something clearly, we follow it. Don't we?
Actually things are not that simple. There are several important examples of clear language in the Constitution that we do not follow. (For an example, look at the first word of the First Amendment.) Sometimes, in fact, it would be essentially unthinkable to follow themost obvious meaning of apparently clear language.
These are not just slips of the pen by the Framers of the Constitution...
2014-05-1356 min