Podcast appearances and mentions of Lara Morgan

In this podcast episode I spoke to Lara Morgan, on how you can let go of self-doubt so that you can find a career you love. Imagine how you would behave if you believed you were good enough? What actions would you take? What would you be doing in your career? Your life would be way different if you stopped letting that belief that you're not good enough run the show. You would be more confident, you would take more risks and ultimately you would find inner happiness because you end up doing the things that you really want to do in life. Request a FREE Connection Call: ⁠https://calendly.com/kristy_weterings/30min Follow Lara Morgan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lara-k-morgan/ Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-%F0%9F%8E%AF-weterings-16a37840/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristy_weterings/ Visit my website: https://kristyweterings.com/ Download my Free E-book: Prevent a second burnout and escape your draining job: A guide to finding a meaningful career: https://kristyweterings.com/free-ebook/

Are you considering an exit strategy for your business? Let's dive into the crucial value of careful due diligence in preparing for a successful business sale. In this episode, Lara Morgan explored the importance of meticulous planning and transparency in the exit process. Lara stressed the significance of clearing out any potential red flags well in advance of the exit. This involves addressing any unconventional business practices or unnecessary complexities. Establishing a transparent company culture, where the intent to exit can be openly shared with the senior management team, is key. This transparency not only builds trust but also ensures everyone is aligned and prepared for the exit. Moreover, Lara highlighted the need for a comprehensive due diligence checklist, which should be diligently shared with the management team. This collaborative approach ensures that the entire leadership is on board with the exit strategy, creating a cohesive and well-prepared front for negotiations. Additionally, Lara's insights shed light on the importance of structuring the deal according to one's lifestyle needs. By planning well in advance and having all the necessary elements in place, business owners can position themselves in the driver's seat during negotiations, ultimately maximising their chances of a successful and fulfilling exit. Understanding the value of due diligence and meticulous planning can significantly impact the outcome of your business sale. Have you experienced the benefits of thorough due diligence in your business journey? Watch the episode here: Mastering Business Exits with Lara Morgan: Key Steps, Lessons, and Expert Tips - (succession.plus) If you would like to learn more about how to start preparing your business, then you can get more information here: It All Begins with Insights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you considering an exit strategy for your business? Let's dive into the crucial value of careful due diligence in preparing for a successful business sale. In this episode, Lara Morgan explored the importance of meticulous planning and transparency in the exit process. Lara stressed the significance of clearing out any potential red flags well in advance of the exit. This involves addressing any unconventional business practices or unnecessary complexities. Establishing a transparent company culture, where the intent to exit can be openly shared with the senior management team, is key. This transparency not only builds trust but also ensures everyone is aligned and prepared for the exit. Moreover, Lara highlighted the need for a comprehensive due diligence checklist, which should be diligently shared with the management team. This collaborative approach ensures that the entire leadership is on board with the exit strategy, creating a cohesive and well-prepared front for negotiations. Additionally, Lara's insights shed light on the importance of structuring the deal according to one's lifestyle needs. By planning well in advance and having all the necessary elements in place, business owners can position themselves in the driver's seat during negotiations, ultimately maximising their chances of a successful and fulfilling exit. Understanding the value of due diligence and meticulous planning can significantly impact the outcome of your business sale. Have you experienced the benefits of thorough due diligence in your business journey? Watch the episode here: Mastering Business Exits with Lara Morgan: Key Steps, Lessons, and Expert Tips - (succession.plus) If you would like to learn more about how to start preparing your business, then you can get more information here: It All Begins with Insights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Exit: We have a very special returning guest, who was in the first ever episode of the show. Lara Morgan needs no introduction – she's an exceptional investor in the health and wellness sectors and a seasoned entrepreneur. We're catching up on her journey, discussing the gender gap in entrepreneurship, and diving into her most recent exit. Her entrepreneurial journey began in 1991, and after 17 years, she successfully exited her first company for a staggering £20 million. Lara now boasts an impressive portfolio of brands, and in this episode, she delves into the motivations behind her acquisitions, her decision-making process, strategies for nurturing and growing successful businesses, and much more. Plus, she imparts invaluable wisdom for female entrepreneurs seeking to bridge the gender gap in entrepreneurship. Lara Morgan is a British entrepreneur with a track record of delivering exceptional accelerated growth. Her investment strategy in wellbeing products primarily is pinned to improving life's journey. Investing as a family office she has a portfolio of seven consumer services businesses which she works to drive sales, leadership and innovation. Lara founded her first business, Pacific Direct, in 1991 at the age of just 23. She quickly grew Pacific Direct into a specialist global supplier of luxury high end brands for five-star hotels. Seventeen years later, she sold Pacific Direct for £20 million. At Pacific Direct she was involved in multiple disciplines from luxury brand licensing, marketing, retail operations to commercial and private label development. She is actively engaged with various global non-profits as a board member or advisor. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laramorgan/ Twitter @iamlaramorgan: https://twitter.com/iamlaramorgan Website: www.laramorgan.co.uk Lara's First Appearance on The Exit: https://flippa.com/blog/the-exit-podcast-solo-act-to-booming-business-with-lara-morgan/ Scentered: https://scentered.com/ Flippa's First Access: https://flippa.com/exit For a Free Flippa Business Valuation: flippa.com/freevaluation -- The Exit—Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You'll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

Live from The Riot Comedy Fest in Houston, Texas! No material, stand-up on the spot off audience suggestions. Feat. Gianmarco Soresi, Ian Lara, Morgan Jay, Francisco Ramos, Jessica Michelle Singleton & Jeremiah Watkins. #1HourSpecial #GianmarcoSoresi #StandupComedy #Ian Lara #Morgan Jay #JeremiahWatkins #FullSpecial Follow the comedians: Gianmarco Soresi  @GianmarcoSoresi   https://www.instagram.com/gianmarcosoresi Ian Lara  https://www.instagram.com/ianlaralive Morgan Jay https://www.instagram.com/morganjay Francisco Ramos https://www.instagram.com/framoscomedy Jessica Michelle Singleton https://www.instagram.com/jmscomedy Jeremiah Watkins  @jeremiahwatkins  @ScissorBros https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahstandup

In this episode of Becoming Moms, Dr. Sterling sits down with Dr. Lara Morgan, MD to dive into how our current healthcare system serves mothers and how an athletic training approach could completely change the game.Lara Morgan Lee, MD is a board-certified Sports Medicine Physician and former professional team doctor who after her own pregnancy and postpartum journey realized traditional medical care was simply put, failing mothers. Leveraging her career experience with athletes she turned her focus to providing the education and empowerment one needs from expecting to years after baby. The vision is clear: bridge the gap to elevate the traditional way medicine is delivered for mothers the same way we care for athletes.Dr. Sterling & Dr. Morgan share the same mission; when you invest in mothers, you can change the world. Don't miss this impactful conversation!Resources:Follow on social media @sportsdrmorgan on Instagram, TikTokwww.sportsdrmorgan.comSterling Parents MembershipHost: Dr. Christine Sterling, Board Certified ObGyn & Founder of Sterling Parents MembershipMusic:Good For You by THBD https://soundcloud.com/thbdsultanCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2PgU6MuMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-K_YSjqKgvQ

48 hours. 29 experts. 2 hosts. 1 mission. To help you build amazing workplace cultures where people, and businesses, thrive. Phew! What a week! We absolutely loved our time as the Official Podcast of The Watercooler, the UK's premier conference and exhibition on workplace culture and wellbeing.  Join us behind the scenes and with exclusive access to some of the event's biggest and brightest leaders in the people and culture space. From corporate leaders at FTSE 100s to challenger banks and innovative start-ups, we brought thought leaders together to identify 10 key trends for workplace culture and well-being in 2023 and beyond. Find out more about: Board buy-in Outsourced CPOs Individualisation in well-being Employee insights Mental health and suicide prevention Line managers are EVERYTHING Authenticity in leaders Post-COVID trauma The outlook for people and culture Making people and culture more commercial Thank you to all the speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and visitors that made this possible, not to mention the fabulous teams at The Watercooler, Make a Difference Media and obo. Resources Connect with guests on LinkedIn & Twitter Amelia Wrighton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelia-wrighton/ Andrew Berrie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewberrie/ Cass Briscoe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassbriscoe/ Clare Dare: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-dare-02962b11/ Kate Goodyer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-goodger-phd-c-psychol-7ba6b379/ Lara Morgan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laramorgan/ Louise Aston:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louiseastwellbeing/ Nick Villani: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-villani/ Petra Velzeboer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/ Professor Dame Carol Black: https://twitter.com/damecarolblack?lang=en Thomas Bell https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebipolarbusinessman/ Find out more about: The Watercooler: https://www.watercoolerevent.com/ Make a Difference Awards: https://makeadifference.media/make-a-difference-awards/ Mind's Workplace Well-being Index Report https://www.mind.org.uk/workplace/workplace-wellbeing-index/ Business in the Community Prioritise People Report https://www.bitc.org.uk/report/prioritise-people-unlock-the-value-of-a-thriving-workforce/ RAND Europe Research: https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA2083-1.html Petra' Book https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1398610313/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Listen back to Truth & Lies for more on: Men's Mental Health https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/the-untold-heartbreak-of-male-leaders_1946/ Toxic Workplace Cultures https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/toxic-workplace-culture_1887/ Britain's Healthiest Workplaces https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/the-truth-behind-britains-healthiest-workplaces_1940/ Connect with Al and Leanne Join the conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/ Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/ Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthlieswork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/truthlieswork Email: podcast@oblonghq.com

What's something that you wish someone had told you before having children? From challenges with breast feeding, to lack of sleep, to postpartum body insecurities, there are probably so many things that you felt unprepared for after giving birth. What's normal? What's not normal? It's hard to know, especially when you have nothing to compare it to. We hear from doctors that everything looks good, and to just give it time, but that's not enough. There is such a lack of support for moms in the United States, and our system is broken. We're set up to struggle and it doesn't have to be this way.  Today I have Dr. Lara Morgan Lee on the podcast, and we're talking all about these issues. Lara Morgan Lee, MD is a board-certified Sports Medicine Physician and former professional team doctor who after her own pregnancy and postpartum journey realized traditional medical care was simply put, failing mothers. Leveraging her career experience with athletes she turned her focus to providing the education and empowerment one needs from expecting to years after baby. The vision is clear: bridge the gap to elevate the traditional way medicine is delivered for mothers the same way we care for athletes.  In this episode we discuss: Dr. Morgan's journey working with mothers. The link between athletes and mothers. Being a martyr and what that looks like in motherhood. The importance of educating mothers on what's “normal” during pregnancy, birth, and after having children. Changing the broken healthcare system by supporting mothers in innovative ways. Resources: Follow on Instagram: @sportsdrmorgan Dr. Morgan's website Connect with Lynzy: Instagram: @motherhoodmeetsmedicine Sign up for the weekly newsletter here lynzyandco.com Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly talks with Lara Morgan, a mom who, during the nation-wide Rogers outage, tried to call 911 after her 15-year-old son was injured at a rugby practice in Markham.

How can we become more enterprising?  Why are there still far less women investors in the world?  What holds people back from setting up new enterprises?  Join Em Stroud and her Clown Barbara as they chat all things enterprise with Lara and much much more. Follow Lara: Instagram: Iamlaramorgan LinkedIn: laramorgan Twitter: iamlaramorgan About Lara Morgan: The balmy madness of life leaves Lara Morgan, mum of three and enterprise addict her greatest challenge – how to make a meaningful difference to our mental wellbeing. We are all much more aware of the importance of considering our mental wellbeing now – thanks mainly to the last two years of the pandemic and all that came with it. But how many of us actually know how to help ourselves? Sometimes, taking a walk or meditating isn't possible. For moments like this, Lara has created a range of aromatherapy balms that offer instant relief for six of the most common disruptors to mental wellbeing – sleep, stress, confidence, calm, positivity and connection. Her innovative range of pocket sized balms are for use on the go, where you just take a moment to inhale the scent, breathe deeply and instantly change your mood – all for the price of a cup of coffee.

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Today's hyper curious guest is a British entrepreneur, investor in wellbeing products and philanthropist with an amazing track record of delivering accelerated growth: Lara Morgan. Lara is a self-described straight talking, no-nonsense entrepreneur.“I want to lead a full life, which means that ultimately, I'm curious about everything and I'm constantly learning and that provides endless entertainment and opportunity.”Lara started her first business, Pacific Direct, at the age of 23 and 17 years later, she sold 99% of her shares for £20 million. A mother of three girls, she's actively engaged with various global nonprofits as a board member or advisor. “You've got to enjoy the journey because the journey is relentless. It's brutal. There are some days you feel like crying, but that's okay, it always gets better the next day.”In this episode, Lara discusses why difficult decisions regarding team members are a must so that you can grow a world class business; the key practice she applies when it comes to hiring salespeople; and the importance of the power of the choices we all have everyday when waking up in the morning:“My dad gave me a huge gift, he used to say: which side of the bed did you get out of? And what he's saying there is - you've got a choice, right, get out of bed cheerful because who knows what the world is going to offer you.”On today's podcast: Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard How she defines success The crossover between sport and business  Teach your kids to be tougher Use enthusiasm to overcome fear Set bigger goals Links: Twitter: @IamLaraMorgan LinkedIn: Lara Morgan Scentered Yogi Bare Global Amenities Direct KitBrix  Gate8 World Coppa Feel Book - More Balls Than Most Juggling Kit

As part of our Beauty Month Series, Will Gowing meets Lara Morgan, entrepreneur and founder of mindfulness & lifestyle brand, Scentered. Lara talks about her childhood years, becoming a global success in her twenties, what she thinks the future of business looks like and how we can all stop, inhale and reset!

Today we're talking with Lara Morgan, investor of everything health and well-being. From selling cigarettes at boarding school to supplying 110 countries with hotel amenities, Lara had business in her blood. She would start her first company at 23, build it for seventeen years, and ultimately have a successful exit. She shares her process and what she has learned over the years. -- The Exit - Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You'll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

Lara Morgan is a successful entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and investor. At the age of 18, she taught herself sales, by 21 she was managing a Yellow Pages sales team across six countries in the Gulf. By the age of 23, she started her first business Pacific Direct selling manufactured toiletries to the hotel business. Starting from nothing, she built her company into a thriving international business operating across more than 100 countries worldwide. By 2008 she sold her controlling stake for £20 million. In this episode, she talks about how she taught herself the skills of being an entrepreneur, how she learned to sell across the world, and why even now, she's still developing her skills.

  Welcome the Driven Female Entrepreneur Podcast! The weekly show that helps you dream bigger and achieve more in your business, by learning what works from successful female entrepreneurs.   In this episode In this episode of the Driven Female Entrepreneurs Podcast, I speak with serial entrepreneur, Lara Morgan, about how, over 17-years, she built a high-end toiletries business that she sold for £20 million, and how that experience, coupled with some powerful advice from her Mum, lead her to create her current business 'Scentered', and to invest in businesses that bring more wellness into the world. Growing up in Hong Kong the daughter of two entrepreneurs gave Lara the inspiration to start her own business, but not before building a career in sales that gave her important skills that helped fuel her later success. It was the recession of '91 that prompted Lara to start her first business. With few jobs available for sales people, she decided to make one for herself. Listen to this episode to learn more about Lara's journey to date, and her insights and advice for other business owners looking to build success - without sacrificing their wellbeing.   Highlights In this episode you'll learn: Why entrepreneurs need to learn to Stop, Inhale and Reset regularly. The key to wealth and success in enterprise, that's too often overlooked. Why women in business need to think differently about balance. Why you must do what's right for you and leave the guilt behind. How to build a loyal team that will grow with your business. How it's our choices that create our successes of failures, we need to own them. Why it's so important to keep an eye on your numbers at all times. The power of saying 'No' more than 'Yes' so you can focus on your priorities. How with great habits women can be highly effective. Why having a mentor, support circle or coach is critical for every business owner. The importance of continual personal growth - read books, listen to others and continue to grow. Why every entrepreneur needs to learn to become a sales professional. ...and much more!   About Lara Morgan Lara Morgan is a British entrepreneur whose investment strategy in primarily wellbeing products is pinned to improving life's journey. She has a portfolio of six consumer services businesses including Scentered.com, Kitbrix Yogi Bare and Gate 8. Lara is an inspirational but extraordinarily down to earth leader with a legacy of building world-class teams and aligning organisations behind a clear strategy. Lara is a philanthropist and active board member/advisor on various global non-profits as well as sweating her way round annually with Ride-25 by bike for the 1-more-child charity.   Connect with Lara    www.laramorgan.co.uk www.scentered.com Instagram profile      Facebook page      Linkedin page       Twitter Handle   Join the Driven Female Entrepreneur Community Come and join like-minded women in the FREE online community for Driven Female Entrepreneurs.  You can expect many more tips, tools and insights to support you as you build and grow your business to 6 figures and beyond!   > The Driven Female Entrepreneurs Club   About Your Host, Melitta Campbell Since 1997, Melitta has been using her ability to spot gaps between a company's goals and its strategy and positioning to help businesses become profitable and achieve growth - in as little as three months. By combining the insights gained from working directly with senior leaders for more than 20 years, her unique blend of art-school and business-school training, and her restless curiosity, Melitta has helped her clients identify new opportunities and develop creative solutions that add value in profitable and purposeful ways, that are straight-forward to implement and result in a clear competitive edge. After witnessing too many talented and passionate women fall short of their vision to make a profit and a difference, more recently, Melitta has brought her business, leadership and marketing expertise together with her personal experiences, to become a trusted advisor and coach for female-led businesses. Book your Free Business Clarity Call: www.melittacampbell.com   Get More Clients with your FREE Listener Gift The number one question I'm asked is: How can I get more clients?  To help you market your business and attract more of your ideal clients, download your free eBook today: Download your FREE Gift: 100 Ways to Market your Business for Free!  

To celebrate our 50th Episode, we invited an Extraordinary Guest onto the show, the incredible Lara Morgan shares her #truths. A phenomenal story of selling 99% shares of Pacific Direct, for just over 20 Million in 2008. Now investing in Health & Wellbeing UK Start-Ups. Talking current trends, the global economic impact of Covid, the importance of sales & what to focus on during uncertain times. Listen up and ENJOY this is for you…

On this instalment of Business Leader Insight, we spoke to Lara Morgan, a British entrepreneur with a track record of delivering exceptional accelerated growth. Her investment strategy in wellbeing products primarily is pinned to improving life's journey.Lara founded her first business, Pacific Direct, in 1991 at the age of just 23. Having arrived in the UK from Hong Kong with little or no hotel experience, Lara quickly grew Pacific Direct into a specialist global supplier of luxury high-end brands for five-star hotels.Lara invests in British brands including Scentered.com, the 100% natural, portable, Wellbeing Ritual aromatherapy brand; Gate8 luggage, lightweight, time-saving, functional, business luggage and accessories that reduce stress; KitBrix, a functional, robust, modular, sports kit bag and organiser system for active people, Yogi Bare, the best in class yoga and fitness mats and accessories. Lara is a proud mother of three girls and a committed volunteer and philanthropist.Here's what we discussed during the interview:You were set to go to university but following your father's bankruptcy, this didn't happen. Could you explain the impact this had on you? (0:58)You started your first business at the age of 23 and eventually sold it for £20 million. What were the key ingredients to building this business? (2:16)What's the feeling like when you've signed on the dotted line and sold your business? (4:25)What did the sacrifice of achieving your goals mean to you? (8:10)What tips do you have for anybody planning to – or going through – an exit? (9:20)For you what are the most important elements to scaling a business? (11:13)What does a good business do to motivate their employees? (14:00)What do you think makes the mark of a good leader in business? (16:49)What advice would you have for entrepreneurs going through a difficult time at the moment? (18:09)Could you tell us about your typical working day? (20:04)Questions from the publicDo you think it's an employer's obligation to look after their employees' mental health? (21:29)What advice do you have for leaders who have had to close their businesses during COVID-19? (22:52)What keeps you motivated and hungry in life and business? (24:51)What is the best advice you've ever received? (26:21)What is one thing about you that people won't be able to find online? (28:05)Final word from Lara (29:40)Watch the full interview on the Business Leader YouTube channel and don't forget to rate and subscribe.

Hello Guys, Today's episode is a classic entrepreneurial tale of success. Entrepreneur details her journey from starting her hotel consumables business from scratch, landing a landmark client and eventually selling her 99% share of her 20 million pound business. We discuss the importance of sales, goal setting in business and really go in-depth into what made Lara successful. I loved this conversation and left with more motivation than ever!

This is so far my the most energetic podcast of 2019. I interviewed Lara Morgan last year, and her motto is ‘only actions count’ - I love jumping into these ‘cold’ conversation and see how those go. And this one was just purely amazing.    At the end of the podcast I found out that Lara had actually written a book about her experience, something that I hadn’t been aware of. I now have a copy (thank you again) and her story of building a multi million business from scratch with hard work is utterly mind bobbling. For her success is all about choice and making money to create choice, wanting to be an example for her children.   As a sales and negotiation expert, she has a ton of drive to succeed. She lives by her high standards in business and private life, being very disciplined and an early riser, prioritising things recklessly. Her ambition is to live to 120 years of age, but she couldn’t master that or her ‘work-life-challenge’ without staying fit and having a supporting husband; plus she emphasises the need for a strong mind.    "Be more self-disciplined" is her advice at the end. Only action counts.    Projects she is involved in: Scentered - Restoring Lifestyle Balance Naturally https://scentered.me/ Dryrobe - the world’s warmest and most advanced change robe https://dryrobe.com/ Gate8 Luggage - avoid baggage check in https://www.gate8-luggage.co.uk/ Kitbrix - no fuss, just organised kit https://kitbrix.com/ Yogi Bare - Yoga accessories https://www.yogi-bare.co.uk/ Engage For Success - https://engageforsuccess.org/   Books she recommends are of course her own “More Balls than most” and “Lynda Gratton - The 100 Year Life” - more on my recommendations page.    This podcast is hosted by Volker Ballueder (Ballueder Partners) who also wrote a book on productivity and life improvement #BeBetter.

On paper, things have never looked better for female entrepreneurs. In fact, more than 11 million U.S. firms are now owned by women, employing nearly 9 million people and generating $1.7 trillion in sales, according to 2017 data from the National Association of Women Business Owners. But these numbers only tell part of the story. Women-owned firms are still in the minority, and the hurdles faced by women who have embraced entrepreneurship are vast and often very different than those experienced by their male counterparts. The guest on this episode has not only started one business and been successful but has started many businesses and while raising a family. She has positively always looked for the next opportunity and she talks to us about the lesson she learned along the way. She also gives us a few tips on how to increase your chances at success.

Lara Morgan is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and author. She went from needing to borrow a suit for her first-ever business meeting to becoming an inspirational leader and owner of several highly-successful businesses. The post Lara Morgan on Show #79: Routines, Rituals and Mantras appeared first on POWER to Live More.

Welcome to Unsexy Business. A podcast series about traditional business models and the people and personalities behind them. This episode - Lara Morgan, entrepreneur and former CEO of Pacific Direct, the now global cosmetics giant who specialise selling luxury products into the hotel industry. This is her story. Buy Unsexy Business - the book - from Amazon and all good bookshops. Follow Jamie on Twitter - @jamiebwaller - or visit jamiewaller.co.uk

Working aboard Disney’s cruise ships requires a commitment to customer service, a never-fading smile, and a mastery of ‘the Disney point’.But for Andy Young - a twentysomething bartender on Disney Wonder in 2002 - it also served as an introduction to excessive drinking, clandestine romps and a salary of just $26 per fortnight, plus tips...Elsewhere this week, Ollie Peart travels to Paris to investigate the trend for ‘floating’ Bird scooters - dockless adult scooters hired via smartphone - and quietly lets slip that his social media detox may have come to an end.Meanwhile, down the Foxhole, Alix Fox furnishes listener Craig in Richmond, Virginia with some tips for his forthcoming pre-wedding ‘sex-fast’. What is 'Kunyaza'? And is it a good idea for a couple to keep their hands off each other’s bodies as prolonged foreplay before their marriage nuptials?This week’s Lifehack is brought to you by Lara Morgan, co-founder of aromatherapy-based company Scentered, with advice on how to maximise the world of fragrance to have a happier life.Finally, our record of the week is ‘Maddy’ by Jackie Cohen, out now on Space Bomb Records.If YOU’D like to suggest a challenge for Ollie, have a question of sex for Alix, or want to share your story on the show, get in touch via the Feedback form on our website, MODERNMANN.CO.UK.And, whilst you’re there, click ‘Beer Money’ to donate £3.60 per month - the average price of a pint of beer in Britain - to help us produce thirty quality episodes per year. Thanks!Thanks too to our sponsors for this episode:- Beer52.com - the world’s most popular monthly craft beer discovery club. Get a FREE CASE of beer, worth £24, delivered direct to your door by taking out a free trial now at beer52.com/mann.- The Foxhole is sponsored by our friends at MyCondom.com. They have a superlative selection of condoms, lube and toys - and remember to use our special code ‘FOXHOLE’ to get 15% OFF at Checkout!- The Lifehack is sponsored by Podcast Lounge - the new podcatcher app for Windows 10 devices. Get your free trial at the Windows App Store now.See You Next Tuesday!Presenter: Olly Mann. Contributors: Ollie Peart, Alix Fox, Andy Young, Lara Morgan, Jackie Cohen. Producer: Matt Hill. Theme Music: ‘Skies Over Cairo’, by Django Django. Graphic Design: Jenny Mann Design. Copyright: Olly Mann / Rethink Audio 2018. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Unconventional, but always efficient" growth specialist Lara Morgan talks with passion about how we can encourage the next generation of business leaders.

This podcast explores the health & fitness insights of a sports medicine Dr. from the Cleveland Clinic. The questions range from the challenges of being a female in a male dominant specialization of medicine to the common challenges she finds working with top-level athletes, including NBA Cleveland Cavaliers and the general population who want to be healthy and fit. Dr. Lara Morgan Oberle, MD is a staff member in the Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery, specializing in Primary Care Sports and Exercise Medicine. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Evansville graduated summa cum laude and a medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Oberle is a member of the AMS for Sports Medicine, where she volunteers on the Communications committee, and also serves as a manuscript editor for the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine.  She is the head team physician for Cleveland State University, as well as Independence High School.

When she was 23 years old, Lara Morgan set up a company called Pacific Direct that sold toiletries and amenities to hotels. After hitting annual revenues of 360k as a one man band, Lara employed a team and expanded the company to trade in 110 countries, before selling her majority stake in the business for £20m in 2008. In an intimate interview for the Business Lives podcast, Lara speaks candidly about her career, which began winning the Dorchester as her first client pitching in borrowed clothes, and took her to the Pyramids at 4am before a meeting in Cairo, yet also included what she describes as the “loneliest” years of her life. Since selling her stake in Pacific Direct, Morgan has become a respected investor, released two books, and competed as an elite triathlete – achieving 10th place at the World Championships in Beijing.

Have you ever stayed in a fancy hotel and wondered how much they pay Aveda for those little bottles of shampoo? Turns out, there is a company called Pacific Direct that acts as a middleman between the hotel chain and the company supplying the shampoo. U.K.-based Pacific Direct was earning £3.3 million when founder Lara Morgan decided to sell. She got multiple offers for her company and ultimately sold it to a private equity group for £20 million. During our interview, Morgan shared her wisdom on how to sell your company, including: What to do if your acquisition falls apart at the last minute. How to reward your employees when you sell. How a “drag and tag” clause in a sale to a private equity acquisition works. How to evaluate multiple offers to buy your business.

Lara Morgan shares her insights into the strengths you need for success and the skills that helped her build Pacific Direct form just £108 of sales the first year, to England’s 57th fastest growing company with over £4.5 million in sales a few years later.

Special guest: Lara Morgan Lara is an active supporter of the EFS movement as a member of the Task Force. Lara began to develop the skills of an entrepreneur at an early age! Her parents lived and worked in Hong Kong, whilst she and her brother would travel halfway round the world to school in Scotland. Her independent childhood and her parents being wonderful ‘leaders by example' all attributed to her understanding of business today.   She finished school at the age of 18 fully expecting to attend university. However, that same year her father was declared bankrupt. As a result, she found herself borrowing her first business clothes from a mate of her mothers and went for an interview. At 18 she taught herself the art of sales, and by 21 she was managing a Yellow Pages sales team in 6 countries in the Gulf. In 1991, at the age of 23, she started her first business, Pacific Direct Ltd, which manufactured and sold brand licensed toiletries and amenities to the hotel industry.  Seventeen years later, she sold her majority share (99%) in 2008 for the sum of £20million. Since then, she spends quality time with her husband and three lively daughters. Lara is the Founder of CompanyShortcuts.com, a source of practical advice and frameworks to enable businesses leaders to achieve accelerated growth. She is seriously passionate about Leadership, Self and Employee Motivation (you might even remember her for celebrating achieving her first £1m profit by taking her staff on an all-expenses paid holiday to Barbados in 2005) and Business Growth; and she regularly talks about these and other specific topics based on her own experiences. Host: Jo Dodds & Jo Moffatt Back channel: https://plus.google.com/communities/118419210283831602780/events

The view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, The Bottom Line cuts through confusion, statistics and spin to present a clearer view of the business world, through discussion with people running leading and emerging companies. Evan asks his panel if it's getting easier to create a new business in the wired world, or does a lower barrier to entry mean it's more difficult to get noticed? They also consider how good businesses are built on the back of mistakes. Evan is joined in the studio by Matt Brittin, managing director of Google, UK and Ireland; Lara Morgan, founder of Pacific Direct and Company Shortcuts; Luke Johnson, serial entrepreneur and chairman of Risk Capital Partners. Producer: Ben Crighton.

Lara Morgan is the author of the new young adults series, The Rosie Black Chronicles. The first book, Genesis, will be released in October 2010. In 2003 she won the Australian Women’s Weekly Short Story Contest, which led to an invitation to write a story for Girls’ Night In, published by Penguin in 2004. Interview by Valerie Khoo, director of Sydney Writers' Centre. www.sydneywriterscentre.com.au www.valeriekhoo.com