Podcasts about sir tom hunter

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Sir Tom Hunter, Scotland's first self-made billionaire. In this episode, Tom shares his journey from selling shoes to leading successful businesses, highlighting key insights from his Scale Up Scotland initiative that supports entrepreneurs with funding, mentorship, and a robust network. Discover Tom's vision for job creation in Scotland, his unique leadership style, and his strategies for building effective teams and a dynamic company culture. Learn about the challenges he faced during the Great Financial Crisis and the lessons he learned in risk management. Explore the impact of AI on business and Tom's advice for aspiring entrepreneurs on embracing failure, learning through experience, and thriving in today's fast-paced world. Tune in for a conversation packed with wisdom, humour, and actionable insights for entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts.

Susan Bonnar is one heck of a lady! She started her career in the Royal Navy as an air traffic controller, but after twenty plus years, she left as her husband was also serving and she needed to be at home for her family. During her time in the Navy, she'd started making cards and wanted to do more of this when she left but realised that without a network, it was incredibly hard to reach an audience and sell. This led to the formation of a collaborative group, which developed over time to become the British Craft House... but it wasn't a linear journey. In fact, it was listening to Sir Tom Hunter at Theo Paphitis' SBS event a few years ago that kicked everything up a level, as Susan discusses on today's episode. And it's gone full circle... at Theo's event last week, Susan was a speaker on the main stage. And she was hugely inspiring and simply incredible. What a lady... you're going to love this one...

Today's conversation is with David McIntosh. David is a Management Consultant listed in the Business Insider 35 under 35, the Founder of the UK Social Mobility Network at KPMG, and host of the Development by David podcast. I've gotten to know David really well over the last 3 years and it is only in the last few weeks I've learned the true extent of David's childhood and start point in life. I was exposed to the actualised, focused and accomplished version you get to hear today, but life was not always like that and the likelihood of David's positive trajectory was not certain at all. In today's episode, you can expect to learn about David's life and mindset growing up in Prestwick, his struggles fitting in at school and in life with a weight of blame and shame around his circumstances. But if you've been exposed to David's content in the last few years, you'll know he is a huge proponent of personal responsibility and agency. With that in mind you'll hear the levers and tools that empowered David to transform traumas into sources of strength. He offering advice to those battling shame, fear, and confusion rooted in their upbringing, nand you'll enjoy insights we discuss together on how to build confidence, and competence. Before we get into this episode, I want to say thank you to David for his raw insights on the loss of his mother, his experience of stand up comedy, the full circle moments of interviewing Sir Tom Hunter, speaking at his old secondary school, and much more. David has been recognised as the UK's number 1 apprentice by BPP for his role at KPMG, the Business Insider's “35 under 35” - #20, Accountancy Age's “35 under 35” - #20, and even ranked in the Top 20 Entrepreneurial Young Scots in 2023. Today's podcast is sponsored by vybey. vybey is an international nutrition company supplying world class meal replacement shakes. Many of you will have seen me share vybey on my Insta story when having a quick & easy breakfast in the morning when I'm starting work at my laptop.  Building the podcast alongside progressing my corporate career is stretching on time, but I won't sacrifice the quality of my nutrition. vybey provides me with all the nutrients I need to set me up for the day and keeps me full until lunch. The thick shake in vanilla flavour surprised me just how filling it is. From as little as £1.50 per meal, it's a no brainier to give them a try. Exciting Vybey also have produced their world class greens powder which you should check out. But I want to tell you about the Lions Mane Mushroom capsules I've been using. Use the discount code CAMPOD for 15% off either on their UK or Aussie website. ⁠www.vybey.com.au⁠ or ⁠www.vybey.co.uk Connect with David: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@thedevelopmentbydavidpodcast Connect with Col: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/⁠ Email List - ⁠https://mailchi.mp/548e38ba5942/colincambro⁠ Support me: ⁠buymeacoffee.com/ColCamBro

New polling by Survation for True North (Geoff's Strategic Advisory firm) is out - how does it compare to what Humza Yousaf told us on last week's live podcast? We listen back to some of his answers and compare them to the polling which suggests the SNP and Labour are neck-and-neck on seat projections at the general election. Plus, we reveal the details of Geoff and Andy's election bets; and answer some of your questions. Also we look at Sir Tom Hunter's calls for changes on tax - does it feed into current political conversation in Scotland?  Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Green is joined for the second episode of this series by Heather Wildman, who is Managing Director of Saviour Associates. Heather did a Nuffield scholarship in 2012 titled ‘'Communication: influencing and motivating change'' and having been brought up on a sheep and beef farm in the Lake District, she now lives and works in Scotland. In this series we are focusing on the topic of resilience. Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest in food and farming. For more information on Cornish Mutual visit cornishmutual.co.ukFor our podcast disclaimer click here.  Timestamps00:01 Cornish Mutual jingle. 00:06 Intro music.00:15 Peter Green introduces the series.  02:03 Heather relates her earliest farming memory.02:58 Cornish Mutual jingle.03:11 How often does Heather get down to the south west?03:44 Heather works all over the country.05:15 What does resilience mean to Heather? - the art of holding your shape and bouncing back. 07:16 Perspective - how are people best able to get perspective?09:29 'Owning' your mistakes and how to do this. 12:00 Where are you? Where do you want to be? How to get there?13:26 Write down five things that you have achieved.15:50 How can you add value? Ignore others and think about what you can do.  What do you want?16:23 Working with families - why is it important that as farmers we think about mindset in the first place?18:56 Cornish Mutual jingle.19:05 To what extent does Heather think that farming as an industry is mentally fit?21:04 Having time off.21:20 Thinking about change and dealing with change as a whole. 23:45 Cornish Mutual jingle.23:58 Scenario analysis and dealing with figures.25:35 Sir Tom Hunter says 'don't come to me unless you've failed at least four times'. 26:38 Making mistakes.26:54 Cornish Mutual jingle.27:00 Prince's Countryside Fund course - Peter's memories from this and the importance of learning from your peers28:45 Heather's Nuffield - take away points. 29:10 Discussion groups - 'a group without goals is a group that refuses to take responsibility for themselves - information itself does not make things happen - it is the people that make things happen'. 32:46 Cream tea question...jam first or cream first??33:24 Cornish Mutual jingle33:29 What does Heather most enjoy about her job?33:50 Peter starts to round everything up - taking responsibility for yourself; understanding your own value and learning from your mistakes; how you are away from the business and making space for reflection/taking time off. 34:56 'Make time for you'.35:45 Peter starts to round things up. 37:04 Cornish Mutual jingle.  

Sir Tom Hunter is a Scottish businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist. From the back of a van he founded Sports Division which he sold to JJB for £290m when it became Europe's largest retailer. Alongside his wife Lady Hunter he is the founder of The Hunter Foundation. He is huge driver for Entrepreneurialism in Scotland so much so The University of Strathclyde have named their Entrepreneurship Faculty after him. He is a recipient of the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy. Tom became Scotland's richest man and first billionaire. However, Sir Tom asked to be removed from the Sunday Time's Rich List as he aims to give most of his wealth away. In this episode expect to learn: Sir Tom Hunter's origin story from the mining town of New Cumnock, Scotland. Tom's lessons from scaling a business from market stalls to millions of pounds. What it feels like to become a billionaire Tom's most extravagant purchase What the “millionaire's menopause” is and how Tom found a new purpose after exiting his business What is like to partner with Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Leonardo Di Caprio and George Clooney on charitable initiatives. Tom's greatest fears AND - what a BILLIONAIRE has for dinner! Tom is an idol for me so this episode is very full circle! Thanks Tom. — This episode sponsored by Vybey. If you love this podcast - check out Vybey's Website! From £1.50p a meal you can buy their delicious products. Use “DMAC” for 15% off site wide! - https://vybey.co.uk/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw-pCVBhCFARIsAGMxhAfFjpUDtu23df5YwMi9LAgsokoTO8a4qWhElRbh0O9uma6o-Fkc9qgaAmPJEALw_wcB Extra Stuff: Follow vybey on Instagram **Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vybey.uk/** ME:Reach out to me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ The Development by David Podcast on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DV9tUfz5nGCmH0bfZUFrM **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-development-by-david-podcast/id1542740010**

The Go Radio Business Show is back this Sunday from 11am. Donald Martin, Editor of The Herald and Herald on Sunday chairs the discussion with two of Scotland's most inspirational leaders, Sir Tom Hunter and Lord Willie Haughey Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Andrew Malcolm, CEO of the Malcolm Group. In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions! Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk    

On this episode, Jimmy Carpenter chats to Sir Tom Hunter, who built up Sports Division from selling trainers out the back of his van. In 1998 he went on to sell the business for just over £290m to JJB Sports. He went on to became Scotland's first ever homegrown billionaire, he's raised millions for charity from BBC Children In Need to the annual Kiltwalk, and through charity he’s become friends with Barack Obama and Leonardo Di Caprio.   WEBSITE: www.veryimpressivepeople.co.uk TWITTER: @theVIPpodcast INSTAGRAM: @veryimpressivepeople_podcast FACEBOOK: @TheVIPPodcast

Today I am chatting with Andrew Kerr, who is a truly bright up and coming young entrepreneur. While completing his Pharmacology degree at Strathclyde University in Scotland, he won a highly competitive Entrepreneurship competition at the business school, judged by "The Good and The Great" of Scotland, and had the privilege of going to dinner with billionaire Sir Tom Hunter, the richest man in Scotland. He is now doing a degree in Medicine at Cambridge University (arguable the most demanding programme there) while running a start up called Actigo. Think AirBnb, but for fitness, sports and gyms. Absolute genius. This is a highly uplifting episode and Andrew's incredible attitude and desire for impact shines throughout. In this episode you will learn about: How to pitch a billionaire Common misconceptions about the wealthy The power of the entrepreneurial mindset How to balance a Cambridge medical degree with your start up Why impact matters Why your comfort zone is ruining your life And so much more… Favourite quote: "I don't want to be the richest man in the graveyard." Keep an eye out for Actigo! www.actigofitness.com Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn! http://linkedin.com/in/andrewskerr Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminarte/ Share your key takeaway on Instagram and I will repost you! Get yourself some ultra hip streetwear that actually stands for something real! Get a 10% discount at lowkeyemotional.com when you use the discount code YAS10 at the checkout! Audio edited by the wonderful Jake Babineau. You could say he's an audio genie. He's also a great musician with a crazy podcastable voice — he composed my intro! Check him out on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jake_babineau/ Music taken from the ending of his song ‘On The Cold Tile Floor': https://bit.ly/2KQGZhN

This week on the show we welcome friends from the world of television, film, music, and cookery.Russell Howard chats his new from home Sky Show 'Home Time'.Justin Timberlake & Anna Kendrick discuss 'Trolls 2: World Tour'.Nish Kumar tells all about switching a studio for his livingroom for 'The Mash Report' on BBC 2.And Gok Wan shares all about season 2 of 'Say Yes To The Dress Lancashire'.Plus, Dynamo, James Martin, Kat Mayer and Sir Tom Hunter.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK and on Sundays from 10 am.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week!Russell Howard - 00:36Nish Kumar - 06:15Justin Timberlake & Anna Kendrick - 13:24Gok Wan - 20:14Dynamo - 26:10James Martin - 33:10Kat Mayer - 39:08Sir Tom Hunter - 46:16 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Colin Kelly presents this impeccably researched exploration of the life and work of Sir Tom Hunter, Scotland's first home-grown billionaire who made his fortune from the Sports Division retail chain. Since 1998, he has focussed on philanthropy and is now just as well known as a force for positive change as he is for business. This episode looks at what small businesses can learn from this unique individual. Drawing on dozens of articles and interviews, this is a detailed look at Sir Tom Hunter, the like of which hasn't been heard before.

Welcome to another episode of the Disruptive Entrepreneur Podcast. In today's episode, Rob interviews entrepreneur, businessman, philanthropist and proud Scotsman, Sir Tom Hunter. Tom is Scotland's first home-grown billionaire and is known as Britain's most generous tycoon. In 1998 after selling Tom's first business, Sports Division for a cool £290m, he started The Hunter Foundation. Helping to fund start-ups and grow business education. The foundation has since donated millions to help support education and entrepreneurial projects in Scotland. Tune in to hear, Rob and Tom discuss and share their own views, on Business, charity, entrepreneurialism and the value and importance of giving back to those less fortunate. KEY TAKEAWAYS Rob: You're known as Britain's most generous tycoon, why do you think that is? Tom: When I sold my first business 20 years ago I was only 37. I had already made more money that I thought I would ever make and it was at that time myself and my wife made some decisions. The first was that I wanted to stay in business, but as a family, we didn't need any more money. So we set up the Tom Hunter Foundation. Rob: What are the differences between learning in the classroom and learning by going out there and doing it? Tom: I really value learning from practitioners. If we're going to learn about entrepreneurs, I want to hear from an entrepreneur. MBA's are enough by themselves, you need to have done it also. I'm always listening to the person that's been there and done it, learn by doing. It's a mixture of learning in the classroom and having the experience to draw from. We like to talk about successes, but the best learning is through your own failures. Rob: Can you share some of your failures? Tom: During the financial crisis we were heavily invested, maybe over-invested and we didn't see it coming. It was my fault and we lost an awful lot of money. But the learnings from that time have benefited us in moving forward. But look, I've never met an entrepreneur that hasn't made a mistake, an entrepreneurs journey is up, down, left and right. But it's how we deal with failure that really marks us out. Aim to fail quick and fail cheap, and then get back on the bus. But Fail with some humility so people will back you next time. Rob: Best advice you've ever received? - It's too much wealth to have, go and find your purpose. Rob: If you lost it all and had to start again, what would you do? - I'd find partnerships and   Rob What would you change in the world? - I would have more practitioners in government to help write and advise on policies. Use that knowledge to better the country. Rob: Does money make you more or less happy? - Yes, money makes you happy if you give it away. Rob: What does the word disruptive mean to you? - We want to back disruptors, both in our foundation and our West Coast Capital, money making side. Disruptors are people who the status quo is not enough, they look at the world as it is and say no. They look to make a change and a difference. BEST MOMENTS “We are trying to do something good with our money, whilst we're still alive” “You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards” “My dad is my hero, he made millions and lost millions, made a bit and lost a bit, but he has always had an amazing talent” “Our investment philosophy is backing the entrepreneur” “We want to encourage more entrepreneurs starting and scaling their businesses” “There are some things that people are naturally born with, but with coaching, we can accelerate our skills and make a difference, we all need mentors, coaches and teachers” “People should learn by doing, talk to your customers and learn from your mistakes” “What you've been through is invaluable and it's not just the money that can help people, it's the knowledge too. You need to find ways of leveraging your time so that you can work out what it is your passionate about so that you can help others.” “Leave your kids enough money to do something but not enough for them to do nothing” VALUABLE RESOURCES https://robmoore.com/ https://robmoore.com/podcast/ The Disruptive Entrepreneur Community https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Carnegie https://www.thehunterfoundation.co.uk Malcolm Gladwell Matthew Syed David Duke Andrew Carnegie 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 educator. Author of global bestseller “Life Leverage” Host of UK's No.1 business podcast “The Disruptive Entrepreneur” “If you don't risk anything, you risk everything” CONTACT METHOD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/?ref=br_rs LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robmoore1979 ABOUT GUEST Sir Tom Hunter is Scotland's first ever home-grown billionaire, with an estimated wealth of £1.05 billion. Tom set up his first business after graduating from Strathclyde University as he was in his own words "unemployable". With a £5,000 loan from his grocer father Campbell and matching funds from a bank he started selling trainers from the back of a van. Hunter built the business into Europe's largest independent retailer. Tom is a businessman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, and along with his wife, Marion they established The Hunter Foundation in 1998 after selling Tom's first business, Sports Division for a cool £290m. The foundation has donated millions to supporting educational and entrepreneurial projects in Scotland. In 2005 Tom received a knighthood for “services to Philanthropy and to Entrepreneurship in Scotland”. and In October 2013, Tom was awarded the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy. Described by some as the “Nobel Prize for philanthropy”, the medal recognises those who use their private wealth for public good and is awarded biannually to global figures leading the way in this field. CONTACT METHOD https://www.thehunterfoundation.co.uk/ Twitter - @SirTomHunter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scottish Entrepreneur's Kim McAllister talks with Sir Tom Hunter, arguably Scotland's best known entrepreneur and first homegrown billionaire.

Listen to the keynote speech delivered by Sir Tom Hunter, one of Scotland's most successful entrepreneurs at CBI Scotland's Annual Dinner.

One of Scotland's most successful entrepreneurs, talks to the CBI about leadership and the role businesses can play in the education system.