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Business of SportSimon Leslie: Eastbourne Borough Owner, ‘Non-League Clubs Deserve Better’ (Ep60)Welcome to the business of Non-League football. Beneath the top four tiers of the revered English football pyramid sits a whole other football world; hundreds of teams, players, coaches, owners playing week in week out to climb the ladder. Jamie Vardy, Ollie Watkins, Jarrod Bowen, Tyrone Mings have all played non-league football. ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ recently storied the quality that exists and the difficulty in getting out of it. I’ve wanted to do a show focused on this from day one, so I’m delighted to welcome Eastbourne Borough owner Simon Leslie to the show. This is the f...2025-03-111h 01
Desperate For AttentionWhy The F*ck Didn't These Bands Get Huge?How come Phantom Planet didn’t go supersonic after "California" and The O.C.? What happened to Fountains of Wayne after "Stacy's Mom"? Why didn't The Sounds become international superstars, even when Dave Grohl couldn't stop gushing about them?
Chris and Leslie examine some of the greatest almost famous Millennial rock bands, with plenty of behind-the-scenes intel from their days at Alternative Press, Billboard, and backstage watching Jason Schwartzman endure bad Rushmore dad jokes.
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Chris and Leslie talk about each of their experiences writing — and editing! — a manuscript, deciding on illustrations and photography, marketing and promoting the finished product, and making the eventual book release a must-read event.
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Listen & Subscribe on Amaz...2025-02-191h 06Desperate For AttentionHow To Land A Book Deal: Part 1From sticky notes to bidding wars, Chris and Leslie go behind the scenes of the publishing industry and explain how they got their books published. Find out what it’s REALLY like to write a book proposal, get a literary agent, pitch to publishing houses, and sign on the dotted line of that coveted contract.
And if you’re just interested in our adventures interviewing emo bands, there’s plenty of that, too!
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The winners! The losers! The fashun!
This year, the 2025 GRAMMY Awards attempted to right some past wrongs, but we’re not fully convinced the efforts represent true progress versus flashy performance.
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Listen & Subscribe on Apple: https://bit.ly/dfapod...2025-02-0549 minDesperate For AttentionAnd The Winner IsIt’s award season, and hosts Chris Payne and Leslie Simon delve into Timothée Chalamet’s play for Oscar voters’ hearts on SNL, Billie Eilish and Chappell Roan’s chances of sweeping the big GRAMMY categories, Doechii's shot at Best New Artist, and one very bold Super Bowl prediction.
The millennials they are, Chris and Leslie at least deserve some participation trophies for naming a bunch of Robbie Williams songs and sitting through all ten hours of The Brutalist.
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Listen...2025-01-2949 minDesperate For AttentionBrand New Reunites: So What's Next?In December 2024, Brand New quietly played its first show in seven years. Can fans call it a comeback?
Hosts Chris Payne and Leslie Simon call on their decades of experience covering Brand New and the scene that birthed them to discuss the band's future in light of the accusations that caused them to abruptly retreat from the spotlight in 2017.
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For Badass Entrepreneurs ONLY!Turning Simple Ideas Into Billion Dollar Industries - Simon LeslieJoin Coach Dan Gordon as he interviews Simon Leslie, a media mogul whose innovations have transformed air travel marketing. From creating inflight magazines to establishing the largest airport TV network, Simon's journey is a testament to resilience and creativity. Discover how he turned simple ideas into billion-dollar industries, survived economic downturns, and navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gain insights into his strategies for success, the importance of celebrating teams, and his unique approach to customer care. This episode contains valuable lessons for entrepreneurs looking to overcome obstacles and achieve greatness.Five Badass Q&AsQ1...2025-01-231h 03
On the Brink with Andi SimonJennifer Leslie: Transform your Business with Self AwarenessSelf-awareness is a game-changer in leadership, and Jennifer Leslie is proof of that. In this episode, Jennifer, a human resources executive, author, and meditation teacher, shares her inspiring journey and groundbreaking work in creating conscious leadership programs. Her message is simple but powerful: to lead others effectively, you must first understand and lead yourself. Jennifer's unique perspective on leadership, rooted in her early career in catering and event management, is truly enlightening. Managing teams of up to 250 individuals, she developed a fascination with understanding people’s strengths and creating environments where everyone could thrive. Transitioning into HR, Je...2024-12-2928 minDesperate For Attention6 Things To Leave In 2025Tired of being demure and mindful? Feel like tearing your hair out whenever someone maps out their 12-step skincare routine? Can't bear to explain ChatGBT to your clueless boss?
Whether it's A.I. or GRWM, find out which trends Chris and Leslie hope will die in 2025.
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Follow...2024-12-2534 minDesperate For AttentionScene & Overheard With Chris & LeslieCo-hosts Chris Payne and Leslie Simon debate whether Gracie Abrams beat the nepo-baby allegations after her debut appearance on Saturday Night Live.
Then, is Chappell Roan the runaway winner of Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammy Awards, or do any of her fellow nominees—like Sabrina, Shaboozey, and RAYE—stand a chance?
Finally, Chris and Leslie daydream of the unique beauty of a suburban Target.
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Listen & Subscribe on Amazo...2024-12-1837 minDesperate For AttentionThe Ultimate NPC Music PlaylistOn Episode 3 of their new podcast DESPERATE FOR ATTENTION, co-hosts Chris Payne and Leslie Simon explore the genre of NPC music, which can often be heard piping through your local CVS or Target speakers.
It’s those soulless pop songs everyone likes— and no one likes.
Like “The Middle” by Zedd, Maren Morris, and Grey. Or “Happy” by Pharrell. Or anything Meghan Trainor’s ever written.
Where does your favorite least-favorite artist rank on our ultimate NPC music playlist?
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Follow on Threads: @des...2024-12-1159 minDesperate For AttentionMillennial Rock IS Classic Rock: Who Are Y2K’s Essential Bands?On Episode 2 of their new podcast DESPERATE FOR ATTENTION, co-hosts Chris Payne and Leslie Simon discuss the inevitable possibility that essential bands from the 2000s are tomorrow’s classic rock icons.
Over the years, we’ve covered—and interviewed—the era’s biggest rock bands. Now we’re picking the top 11 that’ll define the generation.
The Strokes? My Chemical Romance? Yeah Yeah Yeahs? Slipknot? The Killers?
Some of these bands made it, some didn’t. Listen to find out if your favorites will stand the test of time.
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"Raving Energ...2024-12-0459 minDesperate For AttentionInside The 2025 Return Of Panic! At The DiscoOn the first episode of their new podcast DESPERATE FOR ATTENTION, co-hosts Chris Payne and Leslie Simon are desperate to know if Ryan Ross will join Brendon Urie & Co when Panic! At The Disco headline When We Were Young Festival 2025. The band is billed to play their 2005 debut album "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out" in its entirety, but which members will be on-stage for the affair? Chris has some inside intel.
Plus, find out what it was like when all four original members played Las Vegas tour guides to Leslie while she wrote the band's 2006 Alternative Press...2024-12-0231 min
Grown UP BusinessScaling a Business and Leadership Growth with Simon LeslieIn this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins sits down with Simon Leslie, a serial entrepreneur with decades of experience in growing businesses. Simon shares his insights into what it takes to scale a business to new heights, navigate the various phases of business growth, and evolve as a leader along the way.Key Themes Discussed:The Evolution of a Business: Simon compares business growth to human development, explaining how businesses go through stages similar to adolescence. He discusses the responsibilities that come with scaling up and the moment when a business must...2024-09-181h 04
The Wisdom Of... with Simon BowenLeslie Shannon on Navigating the AI Revolution: Insights from Nokia's Chief Novophiliac on the Future of Leadership and InnovationIn this episode of 'The Wisdom Show', host Simon Bowen engages in an enlightening conversation with Leslie Shannon, Nokia's Head of Trend and Innovation Scouting. They explore the essence of impactful leadership, emerging technologies, and the role of wisdom behind genius in today's complex world. Leslie explains Nokia's transformation from a mobile phone manufacturer to a network company, details her role as a novophiliac, and discusses innovations such as augmented reality, generative AI, and the significance of trust and security in technology. They also delve into the impact of virtual natives on the future of business and the importance...2024-09-0947 min
Edgy IdeasLacan and Coaching with Leslie GoldenbergLeslie is a student at the Lacanian School of Psychoanalysis of San Francisco and shares an interest with Simon about how Lacan’s work can be very useful in our coaching practice. Leslie shares how Lacan’s psychoanalytic approaches show up in her work saying the most important thing is that “it changes the way I listen”.
She shares how this listening picks up on words and other speech acts that are often missed, such as repetitions, and sounds such as um and ah, and how these tell us something about our unconscious relationship to ourselves and others.
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PR's Top Pros TalkUnderstanding Consumer Insights - Leslie Bishop, Managing Partner and EVP of Global Strategy at 5WPRLeslie Bishop, Managing Partner and EVP of Global Strategy at 5WPR, reveals the top categories consumers tend to splurge on. She explains how a personal referral can impact spending behavior. Leslie also shares why consumers are choosing to shop in-store versus online.
Download 5WPR’s 2024 Consumer Culture Report here.
Learn about D S Simon Media: https://www.dssimon.com2024-05-2911 min
Opening The Gates To More ListingsEpisode 110: Paul LeslieToday's guest is Founder, Tea boy and Director of Leslie & Co.
In June of 2020, he had a ‘Jerry Maguire’ moment and decided it was about fewer clients and more personal attention, so started his own business powered by Keller Williams.
He is also a member of The FIA & The Ethical Agent Network as well as mastermind groups and attending the EA directors dinner.
Although being a Chelsea fan (don't hold that against him) he is one of the good guys and nicest blokes within this industry, which is a better place with him in i...2024-04-2547 min
I Bought A Football Club - Stephen Cleeve Chairman King’s Lynn Town FCEpisode 47 with Simon Leslie Chairman and owner of Eastbourne Borough FCMedia magnate Simon Leslie gives his thoughts on his club and how and why the League needs to modernise. I explain why I am annoyed with AFC Wimbledon and give an update as usual on life at King’s Lynn Town FC.
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The Paul Leslie Hour#979 - Roger L. Simon#979 - Roger L. Simon
Roger L. Simon joins The Paul Leslie Hour!
Are you here? Oh, hello! Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour.
We’re proud to welcome writer, novelist and screenwriter Roger L. Simon on this very episode. Many of you know Roger L. Simon as columnist and “editor-at-large” for The Epoch Times. His new book is entitled American Refugees: The Untold Story of the Mass Migration from Blue to Red States published by Encounter Books.
Paul has been interviewing fascinating people for more than 20 years now. Maybe you’d like to...2024-01-0832 min
Screw It Just Do It with Alex ChisnallThe True Ted Lasso Story with Simon Leslie Simon Leslie, with a rich background in business, took on the challenge of transforming a struggling football club into a beacon of hope and positivity. Step into the shoes of the real-life Ted Lasso as Leslie shares the highs and lows of his transition, the resistance he faced, and the determination that kept him moving forward. Learn about his unique strategies, including taking players to cutting-edge recovery technologies and instilling a mindset shift beyond the pitch. Simon's commitment to not only shaping athletes on the field but also preparing them for life after football is truly commendable. His dedication to buil...2023-12-1350 min
America the Beautiful GameMatchday 30 - Simon Leslie, owner of Eastbourne Borough FCWe talk to entrepreneur Simon Leslie who took the plunge and bought himself a non-league team.He talks about transforming the business into a media company, bringing in celebrities and overcoming fan resistance.Simon explains why he’s in it for the long haul, changing the badge and firing the manager and trying to bring some aspects of American sport to the National League South.He tells us about his long term ambitions, how everyone told him not to buy the club and beating Manchester United to a new shirt sponsor.Fascinating insight into sports own...2023-11-2831 min
The Paul Leslie Hour#938 - Rockin’ Dopsie Jr.#938 - Rockin’ Dopsie Jr.
The Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.
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Woah! There you are, tuned in to The Paul Leslie Hour. We’ve got something good for you. This interview originally went out over the radio. I think it was around 2010.
Your host Paul Edward Leslie spoke with the legendary Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. Now, Dopsie is pronounced Doop-see, and the band many of you know is Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters. They’re fabulous live, and you’ll love their recordings. Junior’s fathe...2023-10-0422 min
Is My Child A Monster? A Parenting Therapy PodcastFocus On Parenting A LGBTQ+ Child With Special Guest Lindz AmerThis is a special episode in which Leslie is joined by guest Lindz Amer (they/them) to talk about their work within the LGBTQ+ community. Leslie and Lindz talk about various topics regarding being a caretaker and ally to LGBTQ+ children. Last week’s episode was about parenting Jack, a transgender child. Leslie wanted to have Lindz on the podcast to further discuss the important ways we can create a safe and validating environment for LGBTQ+ children.:About today’s guest: Lindz created their award-winning LGBTQ+ family webseries Queer Kid Stuff in 2016 which now has 4M lifetime views...2023-09-0442 min
The Brandon T. Adams Audio ExperienceYou Have a Story to Share | Fireside Chat with Simon Leslie at Rise & Record 2022Send us a textSimon Leslie shared his wisdom at the annual Rise & Record event in 2022. To hear more speakers like this... join us this October 17-19 in Nashville! Visit riseandrecord.com for more. Share your thoughts with me on Instagram! @brandontadams Contact me: www.brandontadams.com Text me: (563)217-68502023-08-1511 min
PROFUSION#76 Simon Leslie Owner of Eastbourne Borough F.C. an English Professional Football Club, Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, and Former Global Media Giant#75 Simon Leslie Owner of Eastbourne Borough F.C. an English Professional Football Club, Entrepreneur; Author, Speaker, and Former Global Media Giant2023-08-101h 03
The Paul Leslie Hour#913 - Aaron Heick#913 - Aaron Heick
The Aaron Heick Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.
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Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour, it’s the place you come to listen and relax. We’ve got interviews with fascinating people. You get to take it easy and listen while mellowing out. We’ve got an interview from the archive with musician Aaron Heick. Let’s find out about him, shall we?
Saxophonist and composer Aaron Heick released a solo album entitled "Daylight & Darkness," and was a member of the CBS Orchestra featurin...2023-08-0719 min
The Paul Leslie Hour#912 - Tom “Bones” Malone#912 - Tom “Bones” Malone
The Tom “Bones” Malone Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.
Are you here?
I mean, are you here with me, the announcer? Okay, I see you nodding. Are you here with the host, Paul Leslie as well? Seems like you would be. He’s here too. What about with all of the other listeners of The Paul Leslie Hour? I mean… are we all here together?
Now that I’m certain you’re all here, allow me to announce this interview from our archives with Tom “Bones” Malo...2023-08-0422 min
DADHOODSimon Leslie: Amazing Journey of Balancing Business and DadhoodSend us a textIn this episode, I am thrilled to have Simon Leslie as my special guest. Simon is a successful entrepreneur, a loving husband, and most importantly, a dedicated dad.Join us as Simon shares his candid tales of dadhood, uncovering the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From the magical moments of watching his children grow and learn, to the struggles of balancing work and family life, Simon opens up about his personal journey as a dad. Throughout the episode, he offers valuable insights and advice for dads at every stage...2023-06-0152 min
The Good Drop with Hawkes and ADEpisode 018 - Tracey LeslieIn Episode 018 of “The Good Drop Podcast”, Hawkes and AD discuss the C word - Confidence. How do you build it? Can it be learned? But also importantly how do you avoid that demon of self-doubt that can easily eat away at your confidence level?
The guest on the podcast is Tracey Leslie. Now, Tracey is a former Civil Engineer who has recently pursued a path as a Life Coach. She spent a career spanning over 20 years within the engineering sector in Water, before recently deciding that helping others was her calling. She is passionate in this...2023-04-2455 min
Gold with GorePutting the 'Cult' in 'Culture' with Simon Leslie - Part 2 In the second part of Spencer’s chat with Simon Leslie, Founder and CEO of Ink Global, the pair discuss how new opportunities for business can be found in challenges, as well as why Leslie invited over 50 speakers to speak to his sales team during COVID, and which is the biggest lesson he learnt from them. They also talk about the importance of seeking opportunities in different places, and what’s next for Leslie and his company. If you would like help on your gold medal winning journey, reach out to EMJ at recruitment@emjreviews.com. 2023-03-2720 min
Gold with GorePutting the 'Cult' in 'Culture' with Simon Leslie - Part 1 In this episode, Spencer is joined by Simon Leslie, Founder and CEO of Ink Global, the world’s leading travel media company. The pair discuss Leslie’s decision to produce in-flight magazines and to start a business, as well as the importance of creativity and thinking differently when it comes to leading a company. They further discuss how different challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have affected Ink Global, and the importance of a company’s culture when working through challenges. If you would like help on your gold medal winning journey, reach out to EMJ at recruit...2023-03-2023 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkEhm2 - Legacy, Reinvention and the Power of SpeechSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Two sisters who are both famous in their own right go into business together to teach others the skills that have supercharged their own careers. That's the upshot of this episode but it's so much more than that. Erica Ehm has been a public figure since I was a teenager and although we didn't meet until today, her work has been a reality in my life for decades. She launched her digital media business catering, a digital agency catering to mom's on social wh...2023-03-1452 min
Leveraging Thought LeadershipTransformation During Crisis | Simon Leslie | 465Imagine running a $100,000,000 company that produces airline magazines. Great, right? But then came the Covid era in 2020. When the world literally brings your company to a standstill, how do you move forward? Today, I'm talking with Simon Leslie, the co-founder and CEO of Ink Global, a media company that connects brands with global audiences. Simon is also the author of several books, including, There is No F in Sales: A Book About Selling in Every Market Condition and Equanimity: The Diary of a CEO in Crisis. We start our conversation by talking about Simon's first book, Ther...2023-02-0523 min
Dropping BombsSimon Leslie. What Traveling Is Like Now. Episode 549 with The Real Brad Lea (TRBL)Simon Leslie is the co-founder of Ink, the world’s leading travel media company, providing in flight magazines globally. Additionally, he authored multiple books such as “There’s No F In Sales”. In this episode, Brad and Simon discuss how COVID-19 changed his personal life and career, and how he adapted and eventually dominated his industry. Follow inkglobal @inkglobal and check them out at https://www.ink-global.com Bomb: “After reading the book, mine {his story} was the best.”- Brad Lea Bomb: People could be seen on TV at every...2023-01-3037 min
Your Brand AmplifiedUnwrapping Opportunity: Simon Leslie's Journey to Create a Global Travel EmpireSimon Leslie is the founder and chief executive of Inc, the global travel media company. He is a prolific author, brand expert, and an expert in handwriting, hypnosis, micro- expressions and body language.Simon Leslie was always looking for creative solutions to the problems he faced. At 17, he started his first job selling insurance door-to-door and soon found success in real estate. Through the 80s property crash and a recession, Simon found ways to make deals and financing when no one else could. All these experiences created the threads of knowledge and skills that Simon needed to...2023-01-2548 min
Business Minds Coffee ChatSimon Leslie | Learning to Live Out Your Best LifeSimon Leslie, founder and CEO of Ink, motivational speaker, bestselling author, sales expert, poet, and mentor joins me on this episode. Simon has built and lost 3 companies, scaled his current company Ink - the world's leading travel media company - to over $150M, watched it crumble in the wake of the pandemic, and has come back stronger and more successful than ever. Topics we cover include Simon's backstory, imposter syndrome, white belt thinking, asking for help, Equanimity, and more. Get connected with Simon: Website: https://www.luckyleslie.com/ LinkedIn: h...2023-01-1959 min
Going North PodcastEp. 600 – “Equanimity” with Simon Leslie (@simonleslie21)“Don’t let people tell you what you can’t do. They’ll tell you what they can’t do or what they think they can’t do.” – Simon LeslieToday’s featured international bestselling author is a motivational poet, world traveler, sales expert, founder and chief executive of Ink, a global travel media company, Simon Leslie. Simon and I had a fun chat about his book, “Equanimity: The Diary of a CEO in Crisis”, how crisis can birth your creativity, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How the pandemic brought out more of his c...2022-12-1331 min
Making Bank HighlightsSurviving The Most Difficult Times With Simon Leslie #MakingBank #S7E07In this episode of the Making Bank podcast, we welcome guest Simon Leslie. Simon is the founder and CEO of Ink, a global travel media company. He's an expert in crafting travel media, and over the last 30 years, he has dedicated his skills to creating remarkable media in the travel space. Some of his clients include major airlines, airports, and travel groups. He's a world record holder for the amount of inflight magazines he has launched and published, with over 250 million copies of magazines being published in the last 30 years. Simon is also the author of three books on...2022-11-0907 min
The Paul Leslie Hour#795 - Jeff Slate#795 - Jeff Slate
Jeff Slate is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour!
Are you here? Look, if you aren’t here. What’s the point of starting the episode? Think about it. This is The Paul Leslie Hour, now in our 19th year.
On today’s show we’re continuing our exploration of singer-songwriter Bob Dylan’s new book The Philosophy of Modern Song published by Simon & Schuster.
Our guest on this episode taped November 2nd, 2022 is with a downright gifted and knowledgeable person. Jeff Slate is his name and he’s q...2022-11-0438 min
The Paul Leslie Hour#794 - Alan Light#794 - Alan Light
Alan Light is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour!
Are you here? Are you right here? Are you here now? If the answer to any or all of those questions is yes - thank you for tuning in to The Paul Leslie Hour!
For 19 years and counting your host Paul Leslie has been asking all types of people the questions he wants the answers to. This time around, the subject is singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.
You see, on this episode, taped November 1st, 2022, we’re thrilled to we...2022-11-0200 min
The Hardy Haberland ShowMeet A £150,000,000 Advertising CEO | Simon LeslieSimon Leslie is the co-founder and joint CEO of Ink-Global. Ink-Global is the world’s leading travel media company, producing 33 in-flight magazines for 24 airlines worldwide, including many of the largest carriers in the world, such as Easyjet and Virgin Atlantic. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes a difference. Rate, review, and subscribe at HardyHaberland.com/iTunes.2022-10-3058 min
Edgy Ideas50th Episode Special: Monarchy and Meaning with Leslie BrissettWe are celebrating our Golden Jubilee with the 50th episode of Edgy Ideas and thought it appropriate to reflect on the monarchy and its meaning.
My guest Leslie Brissett draws on his wealth of experience in human dynamics and as Director of Group Relations at the Tavistock Institute to share his thoughts on what is projected onto the monarchy from the people, and what the monarchy represents, contains and holds for us.
Simon is an anti-monarchist, and whilst able to admire Queen Elizabeth's extraordinary leadership over 70 years and recognise how the monarchy offers continuity for many, it...2022-09-2640 min
What Are You Made Of?Connecting with a Global Audience through Storytelling with Simon LeslieShow Notes: - Simon’s storytelling journey- From starting work at 17 to scaling his own company - Learning to pitch and bid through experience - Going bankrupt in 2015 and rebuilding his business- Business Gamechanger: having the biggest airport network in the US and Canada- the concept of his book Equinimity: The Diary of a CEO in CrisisConnect with Simon Leslie: Website: https://www.luckyleslie.com/ | https://ink-global.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inkglobal/LinkedIn: https://ww...2022-09-1630 min
Christina Talks PodcastMindset, Covid and Sales – Speaking with Entrepreneur, Leader and Sales Extraordinaire Simon LeslieChristina is joined by Simon Leslie, an author and entrepreneur who founded and built one of the biggest Travel Media Companies, Ink Global. They discuss mindset, the severe impact of covid on businesses, how to rebuild after a major setback and more! KEY TAKEAWAYS Innovation was critical to Simon’s business as both travel and media have continually and vastly changed over the past few decades. In tough times, you need to be united as a team. You need to recognise opportunities and stay focused on what you can do in difficult circumstances. The ea...2022-08-291h 05
Going ForwardThe AdCast Podcast 67 - "Starve The Noise" with Simon Leslie of InkSimon Leslie is the founder and CEO of Ink, a global travel media publishing and technology company that publishes 33 inflight magazines for 24 airlines worldwide. With partners like: Virgin Atlantic, United, Spirit, and Norwegian; Simon became a world record holder for the amount of inflight magazines he’s launched and published, with over 250 Million copies of magazines to date. Simon’s business plummeted from projections of earning $150 million to nothing, almost overnight due to the pandemic. How he has been able to work his company back to the top is a harrowing story of grit, creativity, strategy, and resilience, which he's...2022-08-241h 00
Business BrosHow to Fall in Love with Your Business Again with Simon Leslie1010 Hello I’m Simon Leslie. Thanks for stopping by. Over the last few decades, I’ve learned one or two things about surviving – and thriving – in global business. My company, Ink, has helped some of the world’s largest brands advertise across hundreds of airlines and airports around the world, in media that’s been translated into over 17 languages. As a leader, and a salesperson, I’ve weathered a few storms, and overcome some massive hurdles. The thing that kept me going throughout all the years has been belief. Belief in myself, my product, my team. This content is a concentration...2022-08-2331 min
My Wakeup Call with Dr. Mark GoulstonEp 380 - Simon LeslieIn this episode I welcome back return guest, Simon Leslie, Founder and CEO of Ink Global and author of, "Equanimity: Diary of a CEO in Crsis," whose wakeup call was having his $150 million business supplying inflight magazines to most of the airlines go away in light of the pandemic when nobody want to touch contaminated magazines and how he survived that and turned it around. https://www.amazon.com/Equanimity-Diary-Crisis-Simon-Leslie/dp/1916105130/2022-08-2134 min
The Root of All Success with The Real Jason Duncan094: $150 Million to $0! (and Back) with Simon LeslieToday’s guest is Simon Leslie, the founder and chief executive of Ink, a global travel media company. For over 30 years; Simon has dedicated his career to creating travel publications that have been held by anyone who’s flown on a plane in the last few decades. With over 250 million copies of magazines published in the last 30 years, he is the World Record Holder for the amount of inflight magazines launched and published. Simon has also authored three books on sales and life and a beautiful compilation of motivational poems. As a mentor and serial investor to multiple young entr...2022-08-1657 min
Scaling with SamirReimagining the Traveler Journey with Ink Global's Simon LeslieYour host, Samir Elkamouny, talks with Simon Leslie, the founder and CEO of Ink Global. Ink Global is one of the largest marketplaces where you can get your brand in front of a global audience. Ink Global is devoted to sustainability and offset all carbon emissions they make. To learn more about Simon's work click HEREIf you'd like to be a guest on Scaling with Samir, click HERE.2022-08-1046 min
Screw It Just Do It with Alex ChisnallHow to Save Your Failing Business with Ink Global's Simon Leslie Welcome to Episode #464 with Simon Leslie, Founder and Chief Executive of Ink, a global travel media company. He is the author of three books on sales and life and a beautiful compilation of motivational poems. During this episode, we talk about how to deal with a business that is failing and surviving the Covid-19 pandemic. Here are some highlights: Focus where your feet are and just do the best you can possibly do in this moment. Opportunities are wrapped in problems. There's something good that's just around this corner. Believe in it and have faith. Constantly fill yourself with positive e...2022-07-2736 min
Life By Design Podcast - Aaron KnightleySimon Leslie - How COVID Nearly Wiped Out A Multi Million Pound BusinessSimon Leslie the Founder of INK - The Leading company in global media and travel magazines!
I had the pleasure to dive deep into the inner workings of how Simon first became an aspiring entrepreneur, what made him tick and how he began his incredible journey into business and scaling the very successful company INK.
Simon shares his successes, the rise and fall but most importantly the lessons in the RISE after Covid19 heavily shook his business, close to the point of losing it all, which at the time Simon was turning over £150,000,000!
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The Mister Productivity PodcastReal Talk About Business and Life - Simon LeslieFor over 30 years; Simon Leslie has dedicated his career to creating travel publications that have been held by anyone who’s flown on a plane in the last few decades. Now he is ready to share his lessons and outlook with other business leaders who find themselves under duress. His website Overwhelmed? Snag the free guide, 5 Quick Ways to Conquer Overwhelm! It's my gift to you. https://OverwhelmSucks.com WHO IS MARK STRUCZEWSKI? Mark “Ski” Struczewski (also known as Mister Productivity) is a productivity expert that is obsessed with helpin...2022-06-2532 min
The Answer is Yes#190 - The James Bond of Sales Simon Leslie takes on a flight of business strategySimon Leslie is founder and chief executive of Ink, a global travel media company. At the onset of the pandemic, Simon’s business plummeted from projections of earning $150 million to nothing, almost overnight. How he has been able to work his company back to the top is an incredible story of grit, creativity, and resilience. As a mentor and serial investor to multiple young entrepreneurs he also coaches worn out business leaders how to live the life of their dreams. Over the last 30 years he has dedicated his skill to creating amazing media in the travel space. He is...2022-06-2426 min
#Clockedin with Jordan Edwards#81 - Simon Leslie - The Secrets to an Exceptional Life (CEO of Ink)Send us a textSimon Leslie joins #Clockedin with Jordan Edwards shares his story about being CEO of Ink GlobalSimon Leslie is founder and chief executive of Ink, a global travel media company. At the onset of the pandemic, Simon’s business plummeted from projections of earning $150 million to nothing, almost overnight. How he has been able to work his company back to the top is an incredible story of grit, creativity, and resilience. As a mentor and serial investor to multiple young entrepreneurs he also coaches worn out business leaders how to...2022-06-2446 min