Raised in an entrepreneurial home, Rob Stokes (Chairman of the Red & Yellow School) knows what it takes to start a business and to grow it into a success and sustainable venture.
Rob gives the best (and most honest!) advice about the importance of sales in the value chain. A must watch for anyone wanting to start their business or going freelance full-time.
“Sales adds a lot of value.” – Rob Stokes
“My favourite reason for someone leaving my business is to start their own business.” – Rob Stokes
“Now you have to find new people who are totally unknown to you and you have to convince them… and that’s when it gets hard!” -Rob Stokes
“I like the fact that fat gets removed from the value chain.” – Rob Stokes
“I allowed her to see my needs, which was to have an amazing home for my family to grow up in. Interestingly, she wanted that more than she wanted a bit more money, and I didn’t know this without asking questions.” – Rob Stokes
Rob talks about entrepreneurship and the value of starting your own business… and not hating yourself if you fail.
“Having a business makes it much easier to learn.” – Rob Stokes.
Rob shares one of his favourite stories about how to encourage young entrepreneurs to grow their own businesses.
On a business trip to Kenya, Rob was impressed by a man in Nairobi who made bracelets from his own hair… and Rob also shares the importance of never lunching alone!
