The Gentleman‘s Journal Podcast
Business
Our guest today is Jamie Laing, the founder of Candy Kittens, former star of Strictly Come Dancing and Made in Chelsea, and now author of a new memoir: I Can Explain. Jamie is one of the most open and honest and energetic guests we’ve ever had on the show. A natural entrepreneur with infectious enthusiasm, in his early twenties he walked into a meeting with Harvey Nichols to pitch his new business Candy Kittens — and walked away with a £150,000 purchase order, despite never having produced a single sweet. When he was a kid, Jamie’s friends used to joke that everything he touched came with L.A.T: Laing Added Tax. But more than that, he’s a true entertainer — and a thoughtful commentator on topics of mental health, popular culture, and the perils of social media.
In a wonderful episode of the Gentleman’s Journal podcast, Jamie tells us why he originally thought Made in Chelsea might be the biggest mistake of his life; the problem with the label ‘posh’; how he always used to worry that a swarm of wasps might turn up and ruin the party; and why we should all tell our parents we love them as much as possible.
Never stop learning — Tej Lalvani, CEO of Vitabiotics (and Dragon!)
Resilience is everything — John Caudwell, founder of Phones 4U
Sex sells — Emma Sayle, founder of Killing Kittens
Don't bother with anyone who doesn't bother with you — Professor Stefan Allesch-Taylor CBE
Why it pays to have fun — Will Butler-Adams of Brompton Bicycle
Inside the property industry — Liam Bailey and Tim Hyatt at Knight Frank
The product is king — Luca Faloni
Rugby World Cup Special — Dylan Hartley, Ben Franks and Harry Mallinder
Live Special! — Collecting Masterpieces with A. Lange & Söhne
How to live curiously — David de Rothschild
The rise and rise of CBD — Clemens Boeninger and Johan Obel, the Drug Store
The future of watch design — Davide Cerrato, Managing Director of Montblanc watches
The future of Champagne — Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon of Louis Roederer
Be the tortoise, not the hare — Nick Wheeler, founder of Charles Tyrwhitt
How to make a career from the thing you love — Simon Kidston, classic car dealer
Alexandre Mars — How to find purpose
How to create brilliant word of mouth — Zia Yusuf of Velocity Black
Live Special! The Early Stages of Entrepreneurship with Martell Blue Swift
How to go with your gut — Nick Woodman, Founder of GoPro
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