The High Performance Podcast E187 - Brent Hoberman, lastminute.com founder: the hard truths of entrepreneurship
Apr 10, 2023
Brent Hoberman, co-founder of lastminute.com and made.com, shares his journey as a successful entrepreneur valued at over $1 billion. He discusses the challenges of building credibility and the importance of adaptability in young employees. Brent reflects on how his outsider status shaped his business path and emphasizes hiring mavericks to foster innovation. He candidly addresses the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, including navigating IPO challenges and embracing controversy as a marketing strategy, all while maintaining a strong team culture.
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High Performance Defined
- High performance involves obsessiveness and flow state, losing track of time due to enjoyment.
- It also requires strategic vision, anticipating multiple steps ahead while focusing on immediate actions.
Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
- Young people should build confidence by practicing public speaking and joining debating societies.
- Focus on lateral thinking, breaking the rules, and understanding future trends to gain an edge.
Entrepreneurship Isn't for Everyone
- Not everyone is suited for entrepreneurship; it demands obsessiveness and resilience, not just work-life balance.
- Pursue entrepreneurship young, before major commitments increase the pressure and stress.