Laurent Vernhes. He spent 20 years shaping Tablet Hotels into a tech and luxury travel icon, culminating in its acquisition by the discerning Michelin Group 4 years ago.
Now, Laurent is channeling his expertise and refined taste into launching a wine company committed to delivering the world’s finest wines at fair prices.
In this episode, we explore the art of building luxury brands, quality obsession, and treating business as an artistic endeavor.
A deep and independent thinker, Laurent shares his life lessons with us in a beautifully vulnerable way.
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Timestamps:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:18) Introduction and Greeting
(00:01:30) About Laurent's Thought Process and Life Experiences
(00:01:50) Journey of Building Tablet Hotels
(00:02:20) Motivation Behind Starting Tablet Hotels
(00:04:12) Importance of Convincing People in Business
(00:07:15) Challenge of Funding
(00:09:55) Growth and Business Model of Tablet Hotels
(00:10:15) Difference in Business Approaches
(00:11:04) Brief on LVMH & Bernard Arnaud
(00:12:00) Methodology of Growing Businesses
(00:14:07) Process of Shift to the Next Business Venture
(00:16:18) Process of Looking Inward For Growth
(00:19:09) Decision on Regaining Entrepreneurial venture
(00:20:46) Intersection of Art and Commerce
(00:22:57) Art, Wine, and Commerce
(00:23:24) Structure of the Wine Industry
(00:24:18) The art of wine making
(00:26:04) The drawback of removing alcohol from wine
(00:26:26) Scouting wine artisans globally
(00:27:58) Mission to help people discover good wine
(00:31:30) Learning about the complexity of wine distribution in the US
(00:34:38) Money as a means of freedom
(00:37:14) Engaging with life through entrepreneurship
(00:40:37) On becoming an angel investor
(00:42:51) Self-growth and patience
(00:45:33) Creating something desirable
(00:46:29) Fulfillment and Happiness
(00:49:45) Fulfillment as Satisfaction
(00:53:30) Personal Growth and Intent
(00:57:39) About New Business MV Wine
(00:59:41) Engaging with Life When Awake
(01:02:06) Dealing with Unfiltered Challenges
(01:05:32) Creating a Vehicle to Express Creativity
(01:07:31) Perception of Selfishness
(01:08:07) Conclusion and Gratitude
