Piers Linney - Former Dragons’ Den Investor on The Importance of Freedom; Building Sustainable Business to Do Good in the World
Description
Nataliya is in conversation with Piers Linney discussing creating a business that is not just sustainable but makes a difference in the world and how he has now been able to move to a chapter in his life where he is now doing what he wants to do with the people he wants to be with and enjoys the freedom to move forward in the way he wants.
He discusses the projects he is currently involved in and why bricks and mortar are not important to him in this fascinating opportunity to hear about the life of someone who is a hugely successful entrepreneur and a former Dragons Den Investor.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
You have to have the self-confidence to succeed on any life journey
Confidence and a successful mindset has been a natural progression for me
Leadership can be taught and learned
Real entrepreneurs can build something from nothing
With a business, you need to be there at the start to embed its DNA and set the culture
There is an issue for small businesses with productivity in the UK
Small businesses should be embracing technology and there is an explosion of technology available
We are re-imagining and re-engineering the key services that small businesses need to be able to grow and scale
We are building a community that is supported by content
Having the right software can transform your business
Starting any new business is about pushing into the unknown
We all absorb and enjoy interior design but don’t consciously recognise it as being thought through and designed
When you want to scale you need to instil your values and design ethos to those in your team
It’s about the opportunities in the middle of the market and using technology to deliver to the customer if you really want to make a difference
BEST MOMENTS
‘When I decide to do things I will make it happen’
‘I never get attached to bricks and mortar; I could disappear with just a holdall’
‘You learn new things by starting small’
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Beehive Household podcast
ABOUT THE HOST
Nataliya Lloyd is a finance expert and after 15 years of studying and working in the industry, she changed tack and went with her dream of becoming an entrepreneur and followed her
creative call. She is now the owner of Nataliya Lloyd Interiors, with an Interior Design certification from the Chelsea College of Arts. Nataliya is also the Finance Director and a supporter of the charity Professors Without Borders, which specialises in providing university-level short education courses in developing countries. She is a member of a pre-eminent members’ club for women in business - The Sorority. But most importantly, she is a wife, daughter and a mother. You can connect with Nataliya on:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliya-lloyd-32a24547/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nataliyalloydinteriors/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NataliyaLloydInteriors/
And her website: www.nataliyalloydinteriors.com
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