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Founder of YO! Sushi, YOTEL and all things YO! An original Dragon from the Den. Inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs through insights and personal stories.

“Alea iacta est” meaning “The die is cast” is a quote from Julius Caesar. Another of his lines is “Well done is quickly done.” My version of this is “No Messing Around.” Set a deadline that everyone knows, and make it happen. I can tell you it’s not always like that; flawed as I am, I can prevaricate as much as anyone else. However, that is the best way to get things done. If you are on a football team and want to win the championship, you don’t mind what hours or days of the week you work. Modern employment laws often rule against that, creating a culture where people miss out on the excitement of winning a war. Build golden bridges, go around stone walls, and make an exciting culture of like-minded people intent on their goals. Amazing things happen when you allow individuals to do things their way, not always yours. That’s my formula. Everyone is different, but finding the right individuals, encouraging them, and showing the way by doing more for them than they’d ever expect is crucial. Pull your own weight and let those who don’t work go as soon as you realise it; mostly, people don’t change.

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