EPISODE · Jan 27, 2025 · 25 MIN
SETTING THE TONE FOR A FEARLESS APPROACH TO BUSINESS | With Lester Manley and Peter Magee | The Business Spotlight
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In this episode of the Business Spotlight Series, we feature Lester Manley, an entrepreneur whose business journey began at the extraordinary age of 11. Securing a bank loan at just 14, thanks to someone who believed in his potential, set the tone for his fearless approach to business. After selling his IMC-focused marketing and communication business in 2002, Lester shifted his expertise to consultancy and branding, helping businesses reinvent themselves. Alongside his consultancy, he runs Trailblazer, a thriving enterprise specialising in portable coal BBQs for outdoor catering, born from a garage prototype and now serving clients as diverse as military camps and ski resorts. Based in Northern Ireland, Lester prides himself on in-house production, focusing on his strengths while empowering his team to handle the rest. Lester is now looking to expand Trailblazer across Europe, aiming to create the ultimate model of innovation and practicality in outdoor catering solutions. Make sure to tune into his remarkable journey and insights! You can get in touch with Lester here on LinkedIn: / lester-manley 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com#business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success This channel explores everything from UK business strategies to starting your own business in the UK. Gain exclusive insights for UK-based entrepreneurs and learn how to manage your own business, understand any business, and promote your business effectively. Discover tips on how to market your service business, start a restaurant business in the UK, and even how to start your own business with no money. Follow along for valuable advice on building, managing, and growing your business.
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In this episode of the Business Spotlight Series, we feature Lester Manley, an entrepreneur whose business journey began at the extraordinary age of 11. Securing a bank loan at just 14, thanks to someone who believed in his potential, set the tone for his fearless approach to business. After selling his IMC-focused marketing and communication business in 2002, Lester shifted his expertise to consultancy and branding, helping businesses reinvent themselves. Alongside his consultancy, he runs Trailblazer, a thriving enterprise specialising in portable coal BBQs for outdoor catering, born from a garage prototype and now serving clients as diverse as military camps and ski resorts. Based in Northern Ireland, Lester prides himself on in-house production, focusing on his strengths while empowering his team to handle the rest. Lester is now looking to expand Trailblazer across Europe, aiming to create the ultimate model of innovation and practicality in outdoor catering solutions. Make sure to tune into his remarkable journey and insights! You can get in touch with Lester here on LinkedIn: / lester-manley 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com#business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success This channel explores everything from UK business strategies to starting your own business in the UK. Gain exclusive insights for UK-based entrepreneurs and learn how to manage your own business, understand any business, and promote your business effectively. Discover tips on how to market your service business, start a restaurant business in the UK, and even how to start your own business with no money. Follow along for valuable advice on building, managing, and growing your business.
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