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#386 How this CEO redirected his drive for competitive sports into business after a near-death experience

The Mentor with Mark Bouris

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The Impact of Emigration on My Life

Born in Scotland, came into 1980s. One of four siblings, I'm the youngest. Said to fight for everything. My old man had a business building parkers or jackets and sleeping bags. If you had it today, it would be an absolutely amazing business. But so we moved to Australia. No family. So, land of opportunity. And that's where we came. He started as a salesperson in the bargain basement of Mya Melbourne  and worked his way up to being the retail managing director. What impact does that story have on you? It's had a huge impact. You don't, not everyone's just gifted. Here's money, start a business and

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